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$4,500
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$2,250 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$3,600 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$6,300 saved
22 of 22 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Trades & Skilled Labor
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A combined program in the biological and physical sciences, awarded overwhelmingly as an associate degree (93%) for transfer into a bachelor's science program. NCES CIP 30.0101 "Biological and Physical Sciences".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Out-of-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$8,424
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$35,775
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,809
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Rend Lake College
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $150 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $2,250
8 exams
24 credits
Save $3,600
14 exams
42 credits
Save $6,300
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$2,250 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$3,600 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$6,300 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | — | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Community College
Location
Ina, Illinois
Jefferson County
Control
Public
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