by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Parkland College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Parkland College cost report:
At Parkland College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $15,930 in 2020-2021. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $11,580 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $15,255 | $675 | $15,930 |
| In-State | $10,905 | $675 | $11,580 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Parkland College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Parkland College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $15,930 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Illinois pay an average of $11,580 a year to attend Parkland College, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Parkland College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Parkland College Financial Aid.
In-state Parkland College tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 1.44% over the past five years. Illinois residents may pay an estimated $11,916 this school year.
If the in-state Parkland College tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $24,004, and four years would cost $48,706.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.13%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $15,970 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $31,960 for two years and $64,002 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Parkland College.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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