Red Deer College (RDC) Red Deer Courses, Ranking, Admission Criteria, Fee & Scholarships

Red Deer College [RDC] Red Deer Courses, Ranking, Admission Criteria, Fee & Scholarships

Red Deer, AlbertaLocation
CollegeSchool type
Estd1964established year
7500enrollment
Public
Partner [1 Courses]
8.7/10

Red Deer College is a public community college, located in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. The college offers a variety diploma, certificate, advance diploma, advanced certificate, applied degrees, academic upgrading, University transfer programs and apprenticeship in more than 100 different career and academic-related programs.

The College has its affiliations with ACCC, CCAA, AACTI, ACAC and CBIE. Red Deer College is also accredited to the RDC Pharmacy Technician program which holds a National Accreditation Red Deer.

Red Deer College has a total enrollment of 7,500 full and part-time students. Most of the classes at the university have classes with numbers less than 40. Around 2300 students are enrolled in University programs at Red Deer College. The university had offered more than $1,00,000 in student scholarships and bursaries.

Highlights

Type of College Public
Year of Establishment 1964
Campus Setting Urban
Total Enrollment More than 7500
Application Fee (International Students) CAD 200
Tuition Fee (International student) CAD 8000-CAD 12000
Financial Aid Available 
Student-Housing Available
Language of Instruction English
Intake Season Spring and Winter
Test Scores Accepted TOEFL,IELTS,MELAB,CAEL or PTE
University Website www.rdc.ad.ca/

Red Deer College Rankings

  • Ranked 6084 in Excellence Rankings in 2023.
  • Ranked 10 in Top 10 Colleges in Alberta by Collegebasic in 2023.
  • Ranked 8 in Alberta’s Best Colleges and Universities by Atleta.ca in 2023.

Red Deer College Campus

Red Deer College has two campuses - the main campus and a downtown campus. Both the campuses of Red Deer College are located in Red Deer- Alberta’s third largest city. Spread across a total of 290 acres the university campus offers a picturesque ambiance to learn, live and experience.

There is a dynamic Performing Arts Facilities where students can enhance and perfect their creativity and also participate in different competitions. The Alternative Energy Lab was set up to create opportunities for Alternative Energy Education and Research. Thousands of studying at Red Deer College will benefit from it. Students studying in the fields of Engineering Technologies, Electrician, Instrumentation and Color Technician, Carpenter will also benefit from this lab.

Programs Offered at Red Deer College

Red Deer College offers range of programs at various levels of study. The length of each of the programs offered by Red Deer College differs and varies depending on the area of study from several months to four years. Some of the popular programs chosen by international students are mentioned below:

  • Administrative Professional Certificate
  • Business Administration Diploma
  • Legal Assistant Diploma
  • Early Learning and Child Care Certificate
  • Early Learning and Child Care Diploma

Residence/Student Housing Facilities at Red Deer College

Red Deer College offers on-campus housing to its students. The college offers several options for students to choose from which are mentioned below:

Residence Type $ Term Rent (Per Student) Layout Ideal For
Four Bedroom Towers $2,240 Apartment Style for four students with kitchen, living room and separate bedrooms.  Students looking for residence with smaller budgets. 
Four Bedroom Clusters $2,560 Two storey, townhouse style for 4 students with kitchen. living room, separate bedrooms. Students looking for mid-priced residence with storage space.
Four Bedroom Block $2,760  Split level - Townhouse style with living room, kitchen, separate bedroom and two washrooms. Students who want to give a community feel to their college experience.
Two Bedroom Cluster $2,800 Townhouse Style for 2 students with kitchen, living room, separate bedrooms and 1 washroom. Students who prefer privacy and quite area.
Bachelor Unit $2,880 Townhouse Style, self contained unit with small kitchen, washroom, living room and bedroom. Students who prefer privacy.
Studio Suited $3,180 (standard) - $3,340 (premium) Located in the New Residence Building with studio suite style units. Every bedroom has a separate kitchen and bedroom. Students who want comfort in single accommodations.
Two Bedroom-Barrier Free $2,800 Large area for two students sharing kitchen, washroom and living area. Access to a wheelchair as well.  For students with mobility impairment and accessibility needs.
Studio-Suite Barrier Free $3100 Wheelchair accessible studio type for single student with all basic needs For students with mobility impairment looking for single accommodation.

The residence halls are near to the university campus and thus students can visit the library, athletic ground at any time of the day. The residence halls have resident attendants who provide counseling, regarding career, academics and non-academic issues faced by students. The residence halls accommodate nearly 600 post-secondary students studying at Red Deer College.

Red Deer College Admission Process

The university offers various programs for international students. Students who want to seek admissions at Red Deer College can follow the below-mentioned application process:

How to Apply: Students can apply via the online application form at the official website of Red Deer College.

Application Fee: Students need to submit a non-refundable application fee of $200 CAD. If the application fee is not paid then the application will not be processed.

Application Deadline: Since processing of the application for international applications takes time, thus students are advised to begin applying to the university at least four to six months prior to the term of application. Applications will not be accepted after 90 days prior to the commencement of the program.

Term Application Deadline Document Deadline
Fall June 15 July 15
Winter September 15 December 1
Spring January 31 March 31
Summer March 30 May 31

Basic Admission Requirements:

  • Secondary School Transcripts
  • Post-secondary school transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Valid/Study permit

English Proficiency Requirements

International students who want to study in Canada need to submit the scores of TOEFL or IELTS as proof of English proficiency. The required minimum scores of TOEFL or IELTS to be eligible to seek admissions at Red Deer College is mentioned-below:

English Proficiency Exam Required Minimum Score
TOEFL  83 
IELTS 6.5
CAEL 60
MELAB 77
PTE 59
Duolingo English Test 115

Students can apply for the university for January 2021 for Winter Take. For students, whose high school grades are late can inform their situation to the university and each case will be reviewed individually. In any case, English Proficiency requirements are a must for international students to meet. The college is currently processing applications but may take time for the communication due to Covid. Students who want to contact the admission office can email at admissions@rdc.ab.ca.

Red Deer College Cost of Attendance

The tuition fee for international students enrolling at the university is $1,400. The tuition fee has to be paid to confirm the registration in the program at Red Deer College. Students need to make sure to pay the tuition fee between June 23 to August 14 for the Fall Term. The university accepts partial payment only if the whole tuition fee is submitted by the Fall Term deadline.

Tuition Fee can be paid via the Loop Account Online, Online Banking, or Interac e-transfer. The fee payment deadline for various terms are tabulated below:

Term Study-period Tuition and Fee Payment Deadline
Summer 2023 July - August 2023 July 2, 2023
Fall 2023 September - December 2023 August 14, 2023
Winter 2023 January - April 2023 January 4, 2024
Spring 2023 May - June 2023 May 3, 2023

Scholarships and Financial Aid for International Students

Red Deer College offers several scholarships for international students to study in Canada and people at various levels connected to the college. Of all these awards students are eligible for few of the scholarships which are mentioned below:

  • Entrance Awards and Scholarships: Students who have joined the college in the first year or students enrolled in the university who are changing program and will be considered as a first year student. Students can apply via the General Awards Application by May 31, 2021 for this scholarship.
  • Students who are currently studying in high school and plan to attend Red Deer College next year can apply for the Building Excellence Award and avail upto 85% tuition fee waiver. To apply students need to submit a transcript with detailed academic report for availing the scholarship
  • Current Student Awards Scholarship: Current Students who are enrolled in credit programming are eligible for this scholarship. Students need to fill the General Awards Application in the Loop Account by May 31, 2021.
  • School of Continuing Education Awards and Scholarships: Students who are enrolled in School of Continuing Education Pre-Employment trades program or enrolled in non-credit programming offered by School of Continuing Education are eligible for this scholarship. Students can apply via the online application by May 31, 2021.
  • Athletic Scholarships: This award is for students who are student-athletes and are a part of Red Deer College Athletics Team. The award may be a monetary sum or a recruitment offer. The maximum amount of Athletic Scholarships will be the total tuition fee and compulsory fees for the academic year. Students can apply for Athletic Scholarships via the Student Connect Center.

Red Deer College Alumni Network

Red Deer College has a wide network of Alumni who are working in reputable positions. The college has its RDC Alumni Association. Ex-students can update their information on their own on the alumni page of the university. The university hosts several events for the Alumni like Fine Wine and Food Tasting and Take A Seat. Red Deer College offers several benefits to its alumni which are mentioned-below:

  • TD Insurance: Ex-students can avail TD Insurance which provides group home and auto insurance. As an ex-student of Red Deer College students can get benefits like preferred group rates, enhanced coverage, and flexible limits.
  • Library Membership: Ex-students can have Alumni Library Membership and have access to many resources which were available to you while you were a student of the college.
  • Test Center Service: Students can write any exam at the test center and avail $10 discount while the amount for non-alumni students is $65.
  • Fitness Classes: Ex-students or alumni of Red Deer College can have access to fitness classes available to the regular students on campus.

Red Deer College Students Placements

Red Deer College offers placement assistance to its students. From resume creation to training students for interviews. The college helps students to find their dream job and updates them with new job postings and vacancies in and around Canada.

Top Recommended Courses


Graduate Certificate [Grad.Cert] Human Resource Management

16 months
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|TOEFL83|PTE59

Certificate Aviation

1 year
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|TOEFL83|PTE59

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Bachelor of Science [B.S] Nursing

4 years
Joint Program, On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS7.0|TOEFL92|PTE67

Diploma Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist Assistant

2 years
On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|TOEFL83|PTE59

Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A]

4 years
Joint Program, On Campus
English
Full Time
Exam Scores: IELTS6.5|TOEFL83|PTE59

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Red Deer College Ratings

Based on 1 Students Rating

8.7 out of 10
10.0/10Academic
8.0/10Accommodation
8.0/10Faculty
9.0/10Infrastructure
8.0/10Placement
9.0/10Social Life

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Overview

Coming out of high school I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, I hit a bottom from grade 10 and it affects my attendance which effected my grades. College wasn't something that ran through my mind the two years I was done High School, I worked full time and got my own place. I was happy! My friend wanted to go to college so we applied to Red Deer because it was close to my home and they offered upgrading course and residence!

Fees

Standard Fees for any college, include a dental plan but part-time students are not able to opt-out of, which is extremely frustrating.

academic: 10/10
faculty: 8/10
infrastructure: 9/10
accomodation: 8/10
placement: 8/10
extracurricular: 9/10

Red Deer College Scholarships


NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Australian Government Research Training ProgramScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Axol Science ScholarshipScholarship per student$2,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCompany-Sponsored
Goa Education Trust ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
Aga khan Foundation ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
ASID Foundation Legacy ScholarshipsScholarship per student$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial FellowshipScholarship per student$33,115Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific

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Red Deer College Admissions

Red Deer College Exam Scores

ExamsAvg. ScoreMin ScoreMax. Score%Submitted'
Language Proficiency
IELTS7.56.59-
TOEFL101.583120-
PTE74.55990-

Attendance Cost

CA$11,956

attendance cost

The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees

Tuition fees
Undergraduate Programs
CA$11,956 / Year

Red Deer College Campus Location


+1-403-342-3300
Telephone
100 College Blvd, Red Deer, AB T4N 5H5
Address

Nearby This Campus

  • Book Store
  • Shopping Mall
  • Pharmacy
  • Super Market
  • Hospital
  • Airport

Book Store

Red Deer College Bookstore0.03 km
Chapters - Red Deer1.16 km
Christian Science Society & Reading Room2.62 km
Amazing Fantasy2.66 km
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Pharmacy

Sobeys Pharmacy Gaetz South1.21 km
Piper Drug Store1.25 km
Millerdale Pharmacy1.81 km
Red Deer Remedy's RX2.12 km
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Hospital

Dr. Eduard Barnard Discovery Interventional Pain Management1.24 km
Central Alberta Cancer Centre1.72 km
Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre1.77 km
Central Alberta Medical Imaging Services1.88 km
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Shopping Mall

Bower Centre0.87 km
Gaetz ave crossing1.03 km
Bower Place1.26 km
West Park Shopping Centre1.32 km
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Super Market

Sobeys - Gaetz South1.22 km
West Park Foods1.33 km
Super Value1.39 km
Run'n On Empty1.84 km
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Airport

Precision Approach Safety3.87 km

● All distance are measured radially. Actual distance may vary

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Can I do a Diploma in nursing regardless of scoring 5.5 in IELTS
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To apply for the Diploma in Nursing program of Red Deer College with IELTS score, you must have an overall score of 6.5 with no individual score less than 5.5. If you have an overall score of 5.5, you have not met the minimum requirement.

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