2014. Parkland College Student Union [Photograph]. Perkins + Will, Architect. Used with permission.
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Parkland College
Parkland College is a two-year community college based in Champaign, IL, that confers associate's degrees and workforce certificates. It's home to the Institute of Aviation, as well as the second-largest planetarium in Illinois, the Staerkel Planetarium, which features public shows on Friday and Saturday nights. Parkland College has taken several steps towards environment stewardship by operating an organic garden, installing energy and water saving devices, and establishing a native prairie.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
7,159
Total Number of Undergrads
7,159
Classroom Sizes
0
100
24%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,100
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $15,870
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Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $1200
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
30%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,717
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,281
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,390
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
47%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,728
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$80
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
26
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Cobras
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Champaign
Chicago
Bloomington
Saint Louis
Decatur
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$35,300
What Students Are Saying
3.12
Average Rating
Parkland college is the number one 2-year college in the United States of America. Academically, on a 1-10 scale Parkland is a 10. I really enjoy learning at school.
Tikesha from champaign, IL
Parkland College is a great and friendly environment with lots of diversity and culture within its campus for all students of all ages. It also has many great helping opportunities for many students to get tutored or to get efficient help for their classes. This college is one of the best community colleges in Illinois and it is well-known for its great service and for encouraging students to engage in the community as a whole.
Teri
It's a very good school to go to.
They have people here to help you when you need it.
It's a very safe school.
They have people here to help you when you need it.
It's a very safe school.
Alessa from Urbana, IL
Parkland College is wonderful school for someone who needs a flexible schedule. The campus is easy to get around. The professors and instructors are personable and always willing to assist a student.
Kerry from Urbana, IL
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