About Parkland College

Founded in 1966, Parkland College. is a college. Located in Illinois, which is a city setting in Illinois, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 7,569 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Parkland College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 170 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Parkland College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,1% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Parkland College.

10%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
40%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
30%
“We save it for the classroom”
30%
“Sometimes, but not often”
30%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
10%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
45%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
27%
“We bought the gear”
27%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
30%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
45%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
70%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
20%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
20%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
10%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
10%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
40%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
30%
“We save it for the classroom”
30%
“Sometimes, but not often”
30%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
10%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
45%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
27%
“We bought the gear”
27%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
10%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
30%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
45%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
70%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
20%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
20%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
20%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
40%
“We only party on weekends”
20%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
30%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
50%
“There might be people who do”
10%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
10%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Parkland College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    11 Students rated on-campus housing 2.7 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    8 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    14 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    14 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    14 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    14 Students rated school activities 3 stars. 7 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    14 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    14 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Parkland College?

17 Students rated Parkland College

Macey - 01/10/2021

I believe that Parkland College is a wonderful community college that provides an affordable start to an individuals pursuit of a higher education. The campus in Champaign-Urbana is much larger than expected of a community college, and it offers a very wide variety of majors. I quite enjoy attending this college!

Dasha - 07/26/2020

Parkland College is a very good community college for students. The staff is amazing, and the professors are very attentive to their students, and their students need. Their always available to help students with academic planning, and tutoring at all times. The college community is very clean, and neat. The classes are a nice size, it's not too many students at all. You're able to have one-on-one time with your professor, and ask as many questions in class if needed.

Lyseone

Since I started attending Parkland Community College in the fall. I didn't know what i was expecting of my first year. How the class would look like or if im going to like my professors. I have learned a lot about the school. The class sizes are really good its not very crowded and you have space to breath. All my professors were always available for any questions in class or outside of class. My FYE 101 professor had a very big impact on me. He talked about things I was interested to hear and I was able to use all those information and apply it somewhere else including my other classes. On my first essay which was a career paper I wrote about what I always wanted to be when I grow up or if any of those dreams changed. My professor he wrote some comments on my paper, which was helpful for me to start looking for internships at the hospital and get the feel in the medical field. Since I always wanted to be a nurse since I was little.

Haillie

I think Parkland College is a good first step into the college life. It's a community college, which is great for getting gen-eds done and earning your associate degree due to it being cheaper than typical four year universities; although the tuition per credit hour does seem to go up almost every year. The classes are a nice size, neither too large nor small. They average around 20 students a class, which is the perfect amount in my opinion.

Parkland College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Parkland College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Parkland College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time and talk to myself in senior year, I would first advise myself to seriously think about and decide what I really want to do in my future. Many highschool students and college students live without setting their ultimate goals in their lives, and I was no exception. Praying with tears every weekends, I now finally have a goal and this is motivating me to challenge myself to achieve this goal. If I found this goal earlier, I could've motivate myself more and look for colleges that fit me the best, not those that have prestigious names, financial support, or friends. When seniors can set their goals earlier, the environment and experiences provided by the colleges would be the first characteritics that I would look for when I'm searching for the right college. Enthusiastic professors, life-like experiences, and vigorous club activities will cause more students to become more passionate and to learn more about achieving their goals. Since these students are more likely to have the students who have the same interest, I will be more motivated and become more enthusiastic with those who share the same dreams.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very knowledgeable people who will do their best to learn the material.

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  4. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The classes in Parkland are small sized, compared to large universities. Therefore, the students who seek for academical improvement with closely related care of teachers would benefit enormously due to this environment. There also are a lot of chances to speak up, due to the size of the classes. Also, I really loved Parkland's system of tutoring students for free; students who are outstanding at certain fields of studies are qualified to work at Parkland to tutor those who are having trouble in those fields, and it's really helping me out. The writing labs are also helpful.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school has a reputation and a foundation built by providing great education and has high standard in graduating students from Parkland successfully, the teachers, the students, the classrooms are all praiseworthy.

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  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I had known before I came to this school about extracurricular activities. I look forward to learning life-like experiences in community colleges. Whereas 4-year universities focus mainly on academics, there are a lot of stuents in community colleges that work and study at the same time, and those who aren't financially able to pay for those universities. Therefore, I believe that community colleges like Parkland should provide opportunities such as internships, job experience, job interviews, and etc. According to my one semester's experience at Parkland, there weren't enough information about those.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    It is one huge building, which makes it kind of hard to navigate. Even though it can seem daunting to get around Parkland, the building is beautiful, with lots of new additions.

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about my school is that there are not many clubs or groups for students to get involved with. In a students point of view, you really don't meet knew people or make friends, only when you are in class. Also, the other frustrating thing about my school is that the activities that take place you never here about until after they are over. Therefore, you can't even get invovled with the different assemblies or activities.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for their high rate of success and the high rated professors in which, some are actually University of Illinois professors. Also, my shcool had a great tutoring program which is know as the Academic for Success department. Students can get a job as a tutor in this department and in addition get their homework done at the same time. Lastly, my school is known for their cost or tuition for being reasonable for a middle class student.

    Read all  1 answers
  10. What's unique about your campus?

    My high school was in a small community where everyone knew eachother. It's nice to attend a bigger college where everyone is different and from different cultures. It's nice to socialize with people from different backgrounds and learn about their lifestyles.

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  11. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Parkland is a great school and can offers students a top notch education and experience. Students get lots of one on one time with their instructors and have many other facutly and staff members to guide them through school. There are many resources avaialbe to the students to ensure their success and lots of places to study on campus.

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Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

7,569

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

94%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

33

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
6%
% Black or African-American
13%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
57%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

71% of students attending Parkland College receive some sort of financial aid. 39% were awarded federal grants. While 54% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$15,870

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$5,500

Room and Board

22,570

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,322
$30 - $48K
$8,607
$48 - $75K
$10,762
$75 - $110K
$11,598
$110K & UP
$11,386

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