Lincoln Land Community College
About Lincoln Land Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Lincoln Land Community College teaches in Springfield, the Illinois capital and Abraham Lincoln's town, and across the farm country around it. Nursing and the sciences are its largest programs.
Founded
1967
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Students
3,976
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
47.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$3,744
Out-of-state: $10,464
Avg Net Price
$4,299
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$38,479
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
47.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
72.2%
Transfer Out
17%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
48.1%
$/Student
$6.3K
Class Size
Medium
While 47.7% finish in 4 years, 72.2% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$3,744
In-State
$10,464
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$912
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,379
After Financial Aid
$4,299
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,079
Receive Grants
35.9%
Take Loans
17.9%
Tuition is $3,744/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $4,299.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Lincoln Land Community College fund their education.
While in School
35.9%
Get Grants
Free money
17.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,070
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,011
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$117/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,011, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Lincoln Land Community College.
Gender
62.7%
Female
37%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,976
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
46.6%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
26.8%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 63% of the student body. 46.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
3,976
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Lincoln Land Community College fields 5 varsity teams with 100 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
100
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
38% / 62%
38
Men
62
Women
2
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Lincoln Land Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$38,479
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$34K
427 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$66K
110 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$51K
87 grads
4yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$54K
28 grads
1yr Earnings
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
—
13 grads
Engineering, General
—
12 grads
Median earnings are $38K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.