Parkland Community College

What Parkland Community College does

Parkland College is a public community college founded in 1966 in Champaign, Illinois, operating under the governance of the Illinois Community College Board and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The institution serves a broad cross-section of learners including first-time college students, returning and adult learners, transfer-bound students (with a formal Pathway to UIUC program), military veterans, international students, and community members seeking individual classes. Academic offerings span associate degrees, certificate programs, workforce training, and continuing education across departments covering health professions, business and computer science, humanities, sciences, technology and agriculture, and the visual and performing arts.

The college's core digital infrastructure consists of the Connect Student Portal (integrating Self-Service registration, financial information, and campus resources) and Cobra Learning, a learning management system used for online and hybrid course delivery, supplemented by a Virtual Campus platform, a Net Price Calculator, and a Library system. Distribution channels include on-campus instruction, online learning, community education, and Early College concurrent enrollment with partner high schools. The college also operates Cobra Athletics at the NJCAA Division II level and a cultural programming division (Parkland Presents) that includes theatre, an art gallery, a planetarium, music ensembles, a campus television outlet (PCTV), and radio station WPCD-FM. The Parkland College Foundation, a separately incorporated affiliate, manages fundraising, alumni relations, and scholarships.

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered tuition and fees (in-district, in-state, out-of-state) supplemented by federal and state financial aid programs, veteran benefits, scholarships, and non-credit community education revenue. Marketing relies on the institutional website, the Connect portal, active social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube), community events such as the Illinois Regional College Fair, and athletics-driven recruitment under the Cobra Athletics brand. No equity ownership, funding rounds, or M&A activity apply; the institution is publicly owned and governed by a Board of Trustees.

Name

Parkland Community College

Legal name

Parkland College

Website

https://parkland.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Parkland College is a public community college in Champaign, Illinois, founded in 1966, offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to a diverse student body including first-time, adult, veteran, and international learners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Transfer pathways
• Workforce development training
• Continuing education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Champaign

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Public community college funded primarily through tuition and fees from in-district, in-state, and out-of-state students, supplemented by state funding.
2. Financial Aid Programs: Student tuition offset through federal and state financial aid including grants, scholarships, loans, and veteran benefits.
3. Community Education: Non-credit continuing education programs generating revenue from community members seeking professional development or personal enrichment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parkland College is a public community college delivering associate degrees, certificate programs, and transfer pathways (including the GECC and Pathway to UIUC programs) to a diverse student body. The college provides career and technical education, workforce development training, non-credit community education classes, and cultural programming through Parkland Presents (theatre, art, music, planetarium, PCTV, WPCD-FM radio). Course delivery occurs on the Champaign campus and via the Virtual Campus online platform, supported by student services such as academic advising, financial aid, accessibility services, and the Connect Student Portal.

Product overview

Parkland College is a community college offering educational programs and services through its integrated digital ecosystem. The core platform consists of the Connect Student Portal for student services and Cobra Learning (LMS) for course delivery. Additional offerings include Parkland Presents (theatre, art gallery, planetarium, music, PCTV television, and WPCD-FM radio), Cobra Athletics (intercollegiate sports), and Community Education programs for lifelong learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year associate degree programs across areas of study including Business & Computer Science, Health & Human Services, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science/Engineering/Mathematics, Technology & Agriculture, and Visual & Performing Arts. Designed for students seeking entry-level career credentials or planning to transfer to four-year universities.
• Certificate Programs Career-focused certificate programs providing workforce skills and credentials in specialized areas, shorter than degree programs and aligned with industry demand.
• Transfer Pathways (GECC and Pathway to UIUC) Structured transfer programs including the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) stackable credential framework and the dedicated Pathway to UIUC program for transfer to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Includes transfer advising, articulation agreements, and reverse transfer support.
• Community Education Programs
• Early College Services (Concurrent Enrollment)
• Virtual Campus (Online Learning)
• Parkland Presents (Cultural Programs Division)
• Cobra Athletics
• Workforce Development Training

Quantifiable outcome

• NJCAA DII National Tournament qualification for women's volleyball (Top 8 finish in 2025)

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• College CentralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership connecting students with employers across a wide array of industries for career opportunities and job placement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Heartland Community College: Public community college in Normal, Illinois, operating in the Illinois State University region; directly comparable two-year institution with similar transfer and CTE pathways targeting mid-Illinois students.
• Illinois Central College: Peoria-based public community college with multi-campus operation; comparable two-year institution with athletics, transfer pathways, and CTE programs across central Illinois.
• Lake Land College: Public community college in Mattoon, Illinois with NJCAA athletics and similar agricultural/technical workforce programs; direct peer in the Illinois community college system serving a comparable rural-urban mix.
• Danville Area Community College: Adjacent Illinois community college serving Danville and Vermilion County; comparable two-year public institution with similar associate degree, transfer, and workforce programs in east-central Illinois.
• Lincoln Land Community College: Public community college serving the Springfield, Illinois area; similar scope of associate degrees, workforce training, and university transfer articulation with regional four-year institutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/parklandcollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ParklandCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/pc.community
• Instagraminstagram.com/parkland_college
• TikToktiktok.com/@parklandcollege

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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