Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,284 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $13,266 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $14,011 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,271 | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 25.15% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 15.11% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Parkland College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$13,266
Books and supplies
$1,200
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$14,011
Average net price
$8,271
Average aid coverage
41%
$5,740 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Parkland College pays approximately $8,271 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Illinois average of $15,478 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Parkland College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
Parkland College net price
$8,271
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
Parkland College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $13,266 and average net price at $8,271. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$13,266
Current net price
$8,271
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Parkland College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$38,320
Undergraduates
3,293
10-Year Median Earnings - Parkland College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Parkland College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Parkland College?
Undergraduates
3,293
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
25.15%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
15.11%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 25.15% of Parkland College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 15.11% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Parkland College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Parkland College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Parkland College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Parkland College is listed at 2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL 61821-1899. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Parkland College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland College | Not available | $13,266 | $8,271 | $38,320 |
| University of Notre Dame - | Not available | Not available | Not available | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 88.57% | $20,604 | $26,933 | $92,405 |
| University of Chicago | 4.79% | $66,939 | $18,967 | $91,885 |
| Northwestern University | 7.15% | $65,997 | $27,143 | $89,363 |
Similar Schools in Champaign
This local cluster focuses on nearby Champaign schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Champaign.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Parkland College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Parkland College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Parkland College tuition?
Parkland College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $13,266.
What is Parkland College's average net price?
Parkland College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,271.
What is Parkland College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,320 for Parkland College.
Is Parkland College accredited?
Parkland College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Parkland College?
The local dataset lists 3,293 undergraduate students at Parkland College.
What percentage of Parkland College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Parkland College in the local dataset is 25.15%.
What is the federal loan rate at Parkland College?
The federal loan rate for Parkland College in the local dataset is 15.11%.
Where should I verify Parkland College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Parkland College or the latest official federal education data.