About Parkland

go ahead. make history.

More than 340,000. That’s how many students’ lives have been
changed at Parkland since 1966.
With a national reputation for excellence in vocational-technical and academic instruction,  we’ve been making history for more than 50 years. Come make your own history with us.

15:1

Student/Faculty ratio

130+

Degree and certificate programs

1/2

The tuition cost of a four-year school

20+

Student clubs and organizations

In student transfers to the University of Illinois

40+

Countries represented on campus

Meet the Faces of Parkland

“I have changed in so many ways…most of all, I believe in myself more now than ever before.”

Parkland enrolls approximately 12,000 students annually. Our campus is a panoply of student lifestyles, with cultures as diverse as the communities we serve, students ranging in age from 16 to 86, and a growing international presence. About 75 percent of our students live within District 505. Read on to meet some members of the Parkland community.

Campus information and services

All the basics to know, including public safety, library, and parking information, tech help, and more.

Learn More

Department offices

From admissions and financial aid to counseling and veterans services, it’s all here.

Departments

Financial aid resources

Find forms, assistance, eligibility, and contact information.

Financial Aid

Location and maps

Access facility and parking maps so you can always get to where you’re going.

Maps

Parkland in the news

Stay updated on the latest news and announcements.

Parkland News

Our mission

Read about our mission to engage our community in learning.

Mission & Values

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