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, Litchfield and Hillsboro. Excellence in teaching and student-centeredness are hallmarks of LLCC. Classes are offered days, nights and weekends as well as a growing number of online courses. With a 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 5,744 students (42% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), 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 (Illinois)
Listed among the top community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 210 teachers has declined by 16% over five years.
| Lincoln Land Community College | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 210 staff | 123 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,744 students | 3,999 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,400 students | 1,386 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,344 students | 2,613 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% |
| % Black | 11% | 14% |
| % White | 77% | 60% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 6% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 24% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,700 | $32,200 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, 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. Helpful advisors guide students in choosing classes, a major and career path.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Lincoln Land Community College is Springfield College in Illinois (6.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Springfield College in IllinoisPrivate, non-profitn/a students | 6.80 Mi1500 North Fifth Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217)525-1420 6.80n/a - Lincoln CollegePrivate, non-profit1,264 students | 32.50 Mi300 Keokuk St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217)732-3155 32.501,264 - 3,369 students | 39.70 MiOne College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
2178757200 39.703,369 - 1,667 students | 60.80 Mi23235 North County 22
Canton, IL 61520
3096474645 60.801,667 - 15,000 students | 61.90 Mi5800 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
6184687000 61.9015,000
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