2024-2025 Course Catalog

Accreditation

Accreditation

Richland Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Higher Learning Commission

230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500

Chicago, IL 60604-1413

(312) 263-0456

www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

Richland earned its Reaffirmation of Accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission in Spring 2015. Accreditation has been extended to 2022-2023.

Certified Programs

Health Professions Division

Liberal Arts Division

Mathematics, Science, and Business Division

Recognition

Richland Community College is recognized by the following organizations and agencies:

  • Illinois Board of Higher Education
  • Illinois Community College Board under the provision of the Community College Act
  • Illinois State Board of Education
  • U.S. Department of Education
  • Veterans’ Administration
  • Illinois Student Assistance Commission
  • National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA)