Parkland College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Parkland is test-optional, but with 100% of reported applicants submitting ACT scores, a score can still help you understand where you stand. Since admission is within reach for many students, aim for a 22 or higher to place yourself above the middle range rather than settling for the minimum.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Parkland College facts and stats
Parkland College enrolls 6,014 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Parkland has a freshman retention rate of 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Champaign, IL
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Key Parkland College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Parkland is test-optional, use this timeline only if you plan to submit scores: take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then save the summer before senior year and the fall for retakes. Since Parkland does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, work back from its Regular Decision deadline and make your final fall retake the latest test date whose scores will arrive in time.
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What you'll actually pay
Parkland is a public college with in-state tuition of $9,642 and out-of-state tuition of $13,266. Students can review grants, scholarships, and payment options to estimate their likely net cost.
Out-of-state tuition at Parkland College is $13,266, compared with $9,642 for in-state students. With estimated room and board of $9,400, students should plan for total costs that vary by housing choice, course load, and financial need. As a public college, Parkland’s actual price can differ significantly from the listed tuition amounts after aid is applied.
Student life at Parkland College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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