Parkland College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	33%

Located in Champaign, Illinois, Parkland is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Parkland College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Parkland College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Parkland emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Parkland is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Illinois state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Parkland is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Illinois is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Parkland do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,580

Cost of attendance at Parkland College in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,930

Cost of attendance at Parkland College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 60 of freshman students at Parkland College received on average $4,607 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,607

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	234	37%	$4,314	$1,009,431
Other Federal Grant	333	53%	$3,769	$1,255,106
State Grant/Scholarships	166	26%	$1,346	$223,463
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	90	14%	$2,971	$267,385
Total Grant & Scholarships	379	60%	$4,607	$1,745,954

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Parkland College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Parkland College students is 32.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.3%.

32.6%

asian 47.1% 8 students
African American 7.8% 8 students
white 39.3% 158 students
unknown 34.9% 15 students
hispanic 28.4% 23 students
International Students 8.7% 2 students
Mixed Race 44.4% 16 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Parkland College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Parkland College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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