Richland Community College

Health Professions Division

Richland Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Decatur, Illinois. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Illinois Board of Nursing. The Decatur, Illinois campus for Richland Community College is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,214. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $10,800, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $17,070 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Visit the Richland Community College website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Illinois periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Illinois Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Illinois will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:2,214
Student-to-faculty ratio:15-to-1
In-district tuition & fees:$4,680
In-state tuition & fees:$10,800
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$17,070
Percent on financial aid:100%
Campus housing:no
Open admissions policy:yes

Student Profile

Male 33%
Female 67%
Full-Time 20%
Part-Time 80%
Undergraduate 100%
Graduate 0%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Richland Community College. You can also see the Richland Community College campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Richland Community College in Decatur, Illinois

  • Address: One College Park, Decatur, Illinois 62521
  • Phone Number: 217-875-7200

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Last updated: November 5, 2025

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