N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,952

Avg.Financial Aid

007118

FAFSA Code

Parkland College

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    2 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    HLC

  • Website

    https://www.parkland.edu/
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    7,074

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    No

Parkland College, which is located in Champaign, IL is a public university. In 1967, Parkland College was founded. Notably, the official colors of the university are green and gold. Across all the courses offered at Parkland College, the enrolment stands at 6,510. The school has a total of 434 academic staff. These faculty teach different courses to the students. Around 74% of the students are 24 and under at Parkland College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at PC, around 54% of the students are females and 46% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Mark Carlson, Bonnie Blair, Kevin Kiermaier, and Dan Winkler in its 53 years of existence. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. At PC, 166 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ADA (American Dental Association), AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association), AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association), and, CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs).

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

Address

2400 W Bradley Ave

Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a college and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the college has a ranking. The ranking of a college is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a college is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that Parkland College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    FALSE

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    N/A

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    FALSE

The admission to Parkland College is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Parkland College. It is a non-refundable amount. As a general rule of thumb, in order to improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at Parkland College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. This points to the fact that scoring high on standardised tests is not an important criterion for this university. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, Illinois 61821-1899. They can also call them at (217) 351-2200.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $7,973

  • Average Annual Cost

    $10,485

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    N/A

  • Other Fees

    $615

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    N/A

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    N/A

Total One Year Cost

N/A

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to PC. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $23,755. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

17:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

64%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

49%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

48%

Male Professors

52%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...

    255 Graduates

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

    225 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    169 Graduates

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    106 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    99 Graduates

  • Ground Transportation

    76 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    65 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    64 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    99 Graduates

  • Ground Transportation

    76 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    65 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    64 Graduates

  • Business Operations Support and Ass...

    45 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    32 Graduates

  • Computer Programming

    30 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    26 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    26 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    25 Graduates

  • Engineering, General

    23 Graduates

  • Agricultural Business and Managemen...

    22 Graduates

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

    20 Graduates

  • Industrial Production Technologies/...

    17 Graduates

  • Computer Software and Media Applica...

    16 Graduates

  • Computer Systems Networking and Tel...

    15 Graduates

  • Precision Metal Working

    13 Graduates

  • Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...

    12 Graduates

  • Agricultural Mechanization

    10 Graduates

  • Somatic Bodywork and Related Therap...

    10 Graduates

  • Criminal Justice and Corrections

    9 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    8 Graduates

  • Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...

    7 Graduates

  • Computer Engineering Technologies/T...

    7 Graduates

  • Ventilation and Refrigeration Maint...

    7 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    7 Graduates

  • Agricultural Production Operations

    6 Graduates

  • Construction Management

    6 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    6 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    6 Graduates

  • Audiovisual Communications Technolo...

    5 Graduates

  • Engineering-Related Technologies

    5 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    4 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    4 Graduates

  • Fire Protection

    3 Graduates

  • General Sales, Merchandising and Re...

    3 Graduates

  • Building/Construction Finishing, Ma...

    1 Graduates

  • Construction Trades, General

    1 Graduates

  • Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...

    1 Graduates

  • Electrical/Electronics Maintenance...

    1 Graduates

  • Music

    1 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

7,074

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

30%

Full-time / Part-time

41% / 59%

Students Gender

Male

46%

US National: 44%

Female

54%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

57%

Unknown

11%

Black

12%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

3%

Asian

4%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

3%

Out Of State

94%

In State

3%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$56,259 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The institution does not provide on-campus housing facilities for students.

On Campus Housing Available

No

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution does not provide any meal plan options.

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Cobras

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

NJCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

82

Total Female Athletes

55

Intramural Sports

4

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Golf

Soccer

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Soccer

Softball

Volleyball

Campus Security

The students at PC have an incredible breadth to learn and turn into change-makers. Since the campus life of students assumes a fundamental part in their development and improvement, students at PC are encouraged to invest their energy in learning and developing themselves. The college has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 46% male and 54% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$25,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$30,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$7,000 - $10,831

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$73 - $112

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

52%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,952

Students Receiving Federal Grants

45%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,409

Students Receiving State Aid

23%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,473

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

11%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,256

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$4,071

$30K - $48K

$3,916

$48K - $75K

$2,467

$75K - $110K

$225

> $110K

$704

The financial aid department of Parkland College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average financial aid at Parkland College is around $2,725 and the federal grant is $4,546. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $1,328 as well as institutional aid worth $2,725.

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