by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Parkland College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Parkland College came in at $9,642 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $13,266. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of that total, required fees totaled $570 in-state and $570 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,072 | $12,696 |
| Fees | $570 | $570 |
| Total | $9,642 | $13,266 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Parkland College charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Parkland College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Parkland College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Parkland College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Parkland College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,724 | $12,204 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,724 | $12,204 |
| One Year Ago | $9,072 | $12,696 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,072 | $12,696 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Parkland College has moved over recent reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.36%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $9,773. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.37%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $13,447.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,773 | $13,447 |
| In 2 Years | $9,905 | $13,630 |
| In 3 Years | $10,039 | $13,816 |
| In 4 Years | $10,175 | $14,004 |
| In 5 Years | $10,313 | $14,195 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $54,897, or about $39,892 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Parkland College, go to the Parkland College Financial Aid page.
