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 5,677 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 54%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 5,677 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 179 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
Lincoln Land Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Green and Gold
Total Faculty
179 staff
94 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lincoln Land Community College has declined by 33% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Lincoln Land Community College diversity score of 0.51 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,677 students
3,110 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
1,722 students
1,028 students
# Part-Time Students
3,955 students
2,082 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
384 students
378 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,722 students
1,082 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,955 students
2,308 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
68%
46%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$30,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,489
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
100%
75%
Source: 2025 (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 75%.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 5,677 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Verified school update

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