Parkland College

  • 2 Year
  • Champaign, IL
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Overview

Total enrollment

6,014
Parkland College overview
Parkland College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Parkland College is a public community college located in Champaign, Illinois, situated adjacent to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign campus. The institution, established in 1966, operates from a modern suburban campus spanning 255 acres of prairie landscape. Parkland serves the greater Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area and surrounding communities with comprehensive two-year degree programs, career and technical education, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The college maintains strong academic programs in agriculture, aviation, healthcare, business, and engineering technology, with notable facilities including its Institute of Aviation and William M. Staerkel Planetarium. Students have access to on-campus resources including a library, fitness center, and theater, though the college does not provide residential housing.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$4,284

Illinois Resident Tuition

$9,642

Breakdown

In District Costs for Parkland College
  • Tuition $4,284
  • Books and Supplies $1,200
  • Other Fees $570
  • Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $9,400
  • Other Expenses Budget $3,010
  • Total One Year Cost $18,464

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Parkland College are Health Professions, General Studies, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 42% of students major in Health Professions, 18% in General Studies, and 14% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.

  • Health Professions 42%
  • General Studies 18%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 14%
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies 7%
  • Business 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147916.

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Last updated: August 2026