How much will you need to pay for college?
If you're paying for college, you will save literally thousands of dollars by coming to Parkland.
At $97 per credit hour for in-district tuition, Parkland is less than half the cost of a public
university, and a fraction of the cost of private schools. Compare the average annual tuition for
Illinois schools…
- Community Colleges . . . . . . . . . . $3,137
- Public Universities . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,242
- Private Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,649
The following estimated costs of attending Parkland for the 2009-2010 school year and are based on 2 semesters, 16 hours each:
|
District 505 Resident
|
Out-of-District Resident
|
|
Living with
parents
|
Not living
with parents
|
Living with
parents
|
Not living
with parents
|
| Tuition and fees |
$3,137
|
$3,137
|
$8,020
|
$8,020
|
| Room and Board |
$1,800
|
$4,700
|
$1,800
|
$4,700
|
| Books and Supplies |
$1,200
|
$1,200
|
$1,200
|
$1,200
|
| Transportation |
$1,500
|
$1,500
|
$1,500
|
$1,500
|
| Misc. Expenses |
$1,500
|
$1,500
|
$1,500
|
$1,500
|
|
| Total Average Cost |
$9,137
|
$12,037
|
$14,020
|
$16,920
|
Use these costs as a tool when calculating your educational expenses. Remember, they are average costs. Yours may vary, according to number of credit hours you take, types and number of books you have to purchase, and your living arrangements.
Check at the CollgeZone for more online information on planning and paying for college.
Call 217/351-2482 if you’d rather just talk to someone.