Lincoln Land Community College

5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, IL 62794
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Lincoln Land Community College Photo #1 - Outdoor class in the Helen Hamilton study area, adjacent to Lake Macoupin
Lincoln Land Community College Photo #2 - 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 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 14,600 students (40% of students are full-time).
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
  • Lincoln Land Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Sangamon County, IL.
  • The nearest community college to Lincoln Land Community College is Springfield College in Illinois (6.8 miles away).

Top Placements

Lincoln Land Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 276 teachers has grown by 31% over five years.
Lincoln Land Community College(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty276 staff123 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Lincoln Land Community College has grown by 107% over five years.
  • The Lincoln Land Community College diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has grown by 222% over five years.
Total Enrollment14,600 students3,999 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio53:135:1
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# Full-Time Students5,840 students1,386 students
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# Part-Time Students8,760 students2,613 students
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% Asian		-
4%
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% Hispanic		-
16%
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% Black		-
14%
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% White		-
60%
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% Two or more races		-
1%
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Diversity Score1.000.59
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College Completion Rate
24%
25%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,700$31,800
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Finances and Admission

    % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid84%80%
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    Median Debt for Graduates$9,255$7,736
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    Median Debt for Dropouts$5,091$4,000
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    Acceptance Rate100%89%

    Sports

    Total Sports Offered5 sports
    SportsBaseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
    Soccer, Softball,
    Volleyball
    Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

    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.

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    • Springfield College in Illinois
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      1,264 students | 32.60 Mi300 Keokuk St
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      (217) 732-3155       32.601,264
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    • Lewis and Clark Community College
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    • Students: 14,600 students
    • Acceptance Rate: 100%
    • Minority enrollment: 100%
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    For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,978 per year for in-state students and $10,454 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,527 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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