Paying for Parkland College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $9,642 -16.74% $13,266 -16.72%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Parkland College (Parkland) are $9,642 for Illinois residents and $13,266 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,152 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is lower than last year (2023) at Parkland.
60% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $4,809. It could cover 36.25% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,933 for Illinois residents and $21,557 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Parkland College is $9,642 for Illinois residents and $13,266 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -16.74% for Illinois residents and decreased by -16.72% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($5,066) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,152.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Parkland is $8,028 for Illinois residents and $11,048 for out-of-state students, a 16.7% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Parkland Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,580 $15,930$11,100
2023-2024$9,642$13,266$11,900
Change % 2023-2024-16.74%-16.72%7.21%
2024-2025$8,028$11,048$12,758

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Parkland. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $378 for Illinois residents and $529 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$364$509
2023-2024$378$529
2024-2025$393$550
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Parkland Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Parkland College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Parkland
In-StateOut-of-State
Parkland College$9,642$13,266
College of DuPage$10,410$12,510
William Rainey Harper College$9,990$11,802
College of Lake County$10,531$14,036
Moraine Valley Community College$8,502$9,846
Joliet Junior College$12,750$13,800
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