Parkland College

Parkland College is a community college located in Champaign, Illinois, United States. It was founded in the year 1966. The campus is spread across an area of more than 230 acres. The college is home to the Parkland Theatre and Planetarium, two prominent points of interest. It also houses the Parkland Art Gallery, established in 1981.

Student life at Parkland College is vibrant and offers many activities for the overall development of students. The college also has an active Greek life with several fraternities and sororities on campus. Some of the popular student organizations are Alpha Phi Omega - National Service Fraternity, Black Student Association, Phi Alpha Chi - Agricultural club, Phi Beta Lambda - Business club, and Parkland Isshin-Ryu Karate Club.

The athletic department of Parkland College fields both men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Cobras.

Campus Location

2400 W Bradley Ave
Champaign, IL 61821-1899
USA
Main Tel: (217) 351-2200
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in science.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Large number of students.
High male/female ratio.
High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available
ROTC
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	903	47
< 1 year certificate	154	23
1-2 year certificate	76	16

Students

Student enrollment was 9,407 in 2007-2008 (6,846 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 6,900
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 10,740
Books and supplies	$ 1,200

Financial Aid: Parkland College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Parkland College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Lewis and Clark Community College	Godfrey, IL	7,875
2	Waubonsee Community College	Sugar Grove, IL	8,731
3	John A Logan College	Carterville, IL	7,559
4	Black Hawk College	Moline, IL	6,311
5	Illinois Valley Community College	Oglesby, IL	4,103
6	McHenry County College	Crystal Lake, IL	5,274
7	Solano Community College	Fairfield, CA	11,163
8	Truckee Meadows Community College	Reno, NV	12,166
9	Kishwaukee College	Malta, IL	4,466
10	Mission College	Santa Clara, CA	8,832

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		122
Without tenure; working toward tenure		28
Without tenure; tenure not available		14

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (13 awarded)

Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Business and Management
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (5 awarded)

Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (51 awarded)

Accounting
Business Administration and Management
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Selling Skills and Sales Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (37 awarded)

Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (18 awarded)

Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades
Electrician
Glazier

DESIGN (3 awarded)

Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (10 awarded)

Music Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (12 awarded)

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Industrial Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (13 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Social Work

FINE ARTS (6 awarded)

Fine/Studio Arts

HOSPITALITY (9 awarded)

Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (14 awarded)

Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping

LIBERAL ARTS (210 awarded)

General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (92 awarded)

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDIA (6 awarded)

Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Radio and Television

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded)

Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (123 awarded)

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (137 awarded)

Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (18 awarded)

Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (19 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (17 awarded)

Construction Management

SCIENCE (257 awarded)

Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (25 awarded)

Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (26 awarded)

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION (5 awarded)

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation