Red Deer Polytechnic (was Red Deer College)
School info
3.6
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.6
Food
3.3
Clubs
3.1
Facilities
3.7
Internet
3.2
Location
3.9
Opportunities
3.4
Safety
4.6
Social
3.2
Happiness
4
Basic Information
Location
- Red Deer, AB
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public
- Established: 1964
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Red Deer Polytechnic offers approximately 39 degree courses
Key Area
- Manufacturing & Advanced Manufacturing
- Healthcare & Health Technology
- Energy Innovation
- Social Innovation
- Environment & Ecology
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 6,500 students are enrolled at Red Deer Polytechnic, including 1,200 international students
- Undergraduates: Approximately 6,500 students are enrolled at Red Deer Polytechnic, including both for-credit and upgrading courses
Notable Alumni
- k.d. lang
- Kari Matchett
- Tim Tamashiro
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Students talk about this school
Good reviews
Overall 4.7
I love Red Deer College. It provides alot of opportunities for it's collaborative students. Smaller classes sizes and very invested professors. Clubbing/Drinking isn't really my thing.. but there are enough opportunities for that type of stuff. I couldn't imagine going to a different school.
Overall 4.6
Its a good place
Overall 4.6
I've attended University of Lethbridge and Red Deer College. RDC has a much better community, staff, and sense of accomplishment. The motto of the school, you'll know when you get here fits it perfectly.
Overall 4.6
There's honestly no place I'd rather be. I never loved school before I started going to RDC. I love the library, the arts centre, and the food. Great opputurrunites in the arts as well. I have made many friends in that area.
Overall 4.4
This is an excellent school. I have attended 3 post secondary institutions,and RDC is by far the best.
Overall 4.3
Very good for Biology degree, as well if you want to transfer to other schools. Great facilities and gym, and sports. Fan base for the teams is really fun as well. Fun social aspects too. I encourage people to come here if it offers the courses they want.
Overall 4.3
I loved going to RDC, I wish I could have finished my degree here. :)
Overall 4.3
Just when you think you know all that RDC offers, you find more!
Overall 4.3
They have been amazing and helped me through some tough and scary times.
Overall 4.3
RDC is a fun place to be. The atmosphere is positive, safety is important to them, the employees are happy and welcoming. I would never want to take my education anywhere else!
Bad reviews
Overall 1.6
None.
Overall 1.8
it felt like high school all over again. profs made it worth it but mental health resources are slim and hard to find. the classes are incredibly assignment heavy and it feels like your balancing at least one assignment a day.
Overall 1.8
Would not recommend if planning on transferring to university, especially for science students. Very limited course selection. Not worth the money saved by starting at a smaller college.
Overall 1.8
RDC Is a community college, please remember that when considering a high level of anything. Course variety is poor, and timetables for classes is poor. If you have an opportunity to go to a proper university,go!
Overall 1.9
Messed up my paper work to get into the MLA program. Gives me wrong information about getting into this program. Some teachers are amazing and really care about the students. Other teachers expect to much, leaves you to suffer, and doesnt offer much help so you have to rely on the internet.