Lincoln Land Community College Photo #1 - Menard and Sangamon Halls, the main instructional buildings at Lincoln Land Community College, feature a beautiful outdoor gathering and study area on a lake.

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 8,984 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is same as the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 8,984 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • 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
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Lincoln Land Community College has grown by 64% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Lincoln Land Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,984 students
3,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
1,957 students
1,091 students
# Part-Time Students
7,027 students
2,747 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
898 students
328 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,957 students
1,091 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,027 students
3,310 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
26%
% Black
11%
13%
% White
65%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$31,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,489
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
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
BaseballBasketball
SoccerSoftball
Volleyball
Source: 2024 (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 Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 8,984 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Verified school update

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