Lincoln Land Community College Illinois

Rural Illinois community college serving 5,238 students with low tuition and liberal arts transfer pathways.

College statistics

Address:
5250 Shepherd Rd
Springfield, IL
62794
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.llcc.edu/
Setting:
Rural
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Lincoln Land Community College is a public two-year institution in Springfield, Illinois, serving the central region with open-access admission and a focus on general education and transfer programs. The college enrolls over 5,200 students in a rural setting and maintains a substantial endowment of $174 million, which supports its institutional stability and student services.

In-state tuition is $3,360 annually with total cost of attendance at $3,360 for students living at home; out-of-state tuition runs $10,080 with the same total cost structure. The college's low published price makes it an entry point for students seeking affordable college credit before transferring to four-year institutions.

As a community college, Lincoln Land emphasizes its role as a transfer pathway to bachelor's degree programs, particularly for students in the Springfield area. The college works best for first-generation students, working adults, and those seeking to complete general education requirements at low cost before moving to a university. For more information about programs, support services, and transfer agreements, visit www.llcc.edu/