Cost of Attending Riverland
Cost of Attendance is an estimate of what one year of college might cost you. It includes things you pay the college directly, like tuition and fees, and things you pay elsewhere, like housing, food, and gas.
We use this estimate to figure out how much financial aid you can receive. It is not a bill. Your real costs will depend on your own choices, like where you live and how you get to campus.
You do not need $27,548 to attend Riverland.
Tuition and fees for a full-time student taking 15 credits are about $7,428 per year. The rest of the total covers everyday living costs like housing, food, and transportation, the kind of costs you would have whether or not you were in school. Financial aid, grants, and scholarships often lower what you actually pay.
2025 - 2026 Estimated Cost of Attendance
(9-month school year for full-time students, 15 credits per semester)
| Expense Category | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | $7,428.00 |
| Books, Supplies and Materials | $1,600.00 |
| Housing and Food * | $11,020.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $4,500.00 |
| Transportation | $3,000.00 |
| Total Estimated Cost of Attendance | $27,548.00 |
* Housing and Food is a budgeting average the Financial Aid Office uses for every student. Your real cost depends on where and how you live, and may be much lower if you live with family.
All amounts are estimates in U.S. dollars for one academic year. Actual costs may vary. If you take fewer than 15 credits a semester (less than full-time), your estimated cost is adjusted to match the number of credits you take.
What goes into the estimate
Personal Expenses
This estimate includes:
- Health and personal care
- Clothing and laundry
- Federal student loan origination fees
Additional Information
- Costs are averages and may differ for each student.
- Your actual expenses will depend on your lifestyle and choices.