Lincoln Land Community College

  • Lincoln Land Community College serves residents of the largest community college district in the state of Illinois, with convenient campuses in Springfield (main campus); Capital City Training Center; Levi, Ray and Shoup, Inc. Aviation Center at LLCC,  and Outreach Centers in Taylorville, Jacksonville, Beardstown and Litchfield. Excellence in teaching and student-centeredness are hallmarks of LLCC. Classes are offered days, nights and weekends as well as many online programs and courses. With an 18-to-1 student/faculty ratio, LLCC professors know their students and work hard to help them succeed.

School Highlights

Lincoln Land Community College serves 4,977 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 4,977 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 438 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lincoln Land Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
438 staff
239 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lincoln Land Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Lincoln Land Community College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,977 students
2,581 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,835 students
898 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,142 students
1,683 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
406 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,835 students
944 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,142 students
1,683 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
3%
24%
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% Black
8%
12%
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% White
76%
53%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
7%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
36%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$31,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
81%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$10,489
$8,029
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,600
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Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
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SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Make an educated decision to attend Lincoln Land Community College, the perfect place to begin your college education or obtain excellent career training. Students may choose from more than 45 associate (two-year) transfer degree programs, more than 30 occupational associate degrees, more than 15 certificates of achievement and more than 50 certificates of completion. A growing number of short-term workforce offerings can provide job skills quickly to students seeking employment. Many individuals also attend LLCC Community Education (non-credit) classes to learn new skills or pursue new interests. Students can save thousands of dollars by starting at LLCC as compared to public and private universities or technical institutes. With an 18 to 1 student/faculty ratio, LLCC professors know their students and care about their success. Student Success Coaches guide students in choosing classes, a major and career path.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Lincoln Land Community College?
The acceptance rate of Lincoln Land Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 89%.
What sports does Lincoln Land Community College offer?
Lincoln Land Community College offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 4,977 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Verified school update

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