by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at Parkland College, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Attendance costs at Parkland College ranged from $14,011.00 to $17,635.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: around $14,011.00 in-state against $17,635.00 for non-residents.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $9,642.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $4,369.00 |
| Total cost | $14,011.00 |
| That is 27% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,011.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,947.00 |
| Net price | $7,064.00 |
| That is 63% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,011.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,336.00 |
| Net price | $6,675.00 |
| That is 65% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $13,266.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $4,369.00 |
| Total cost | $17,635.00 |
| That is 8% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,635.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,947.00 |
| Net price | $10,688.00 |
| That is 44% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,635.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$7,336.00 |
| Net price | $10,299.00 |
| That is 46% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at about 1.4% per year, so the four-year total runs well above today’s cost. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Freshman year | $6,766.00 | $7,160.00 | $14,202.00 |
| Senior year | $7,047.00 | $7,458.00 | $14,792.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $27,624.00 | $29,234.00 | $57,983.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,524.00 | $11,137.00 | $22,090.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $318.00 | $336.00 | $667.00 |
| Total amount paid | $38,148.00 | $40,371.00 | $80,073.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Freshman year | $6,766.00 | $7,160.00 | $14,202.00 |
| Senior year | $6,859.00 | $7,258.00 | $14,396.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $13,625.00 | $14,419.00 | $28,599.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,191.00 | $5,493.00 | $10,895.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $157.00 | $166.00 | $329.00 |
| Total amount paid | $18,815.00 | $19,912.00 | $39,494.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Freshman year | $10,440.00 | $10,834.00 | $17,876.00 |
| Senior year | $10,873.00 | $11,284.00 | $18,618.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $42,622.00 | $44,231.00 | $72,981.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $16,237.00 | $16,851.00 | $27,803.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $490.00 | $509.00 | $840.00 |
| Total amount paid | $58,859.00 | $61,082.00 | $100,784.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Freshman year | $10,440.00 | $10,834.00 | $17,876.00 |
| Senior year | $10,582.00 | $10,982.00 | $18,120.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $21,022.00 | $21,816.00 | $35,996.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $8,009.00 | $8,311.00 | $13,713.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $242.00 | $251.00 | $414.00 |
| Total amount paid | $29,030.00 | $30,127.00 | $49,709.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $8,048.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $8,271.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The figures below give average net price by income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,175.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,281.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $9,990.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,904.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,496.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Parkland College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the grants & scholarships detail.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Parkland College comes to $5,250.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,250.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,250.00 |
| 75th | $8,000.00 |
| 90th | $12,124.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Family income tracks closely with debt at graduation. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $4,900.00 |
| Middle income | $5,250.00 |
| High income | $5,250.00 |
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,250.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,250.00 |
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap at Parkland College works out to $415.00. This school is flagged by the Department of Education for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Parkland College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 20.6% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Parkland College amount to $138,603,320.00 spread across 20,521 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 51 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $4,780.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veteran aid breakdown.
Beyond the data above, it helps to ask a few questions when weighing Parkland College, a few questions are worth asking:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.