The campus of Heartland Community College is in Normal, Illinois, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Heartland Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in science and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Heartland Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Heartland Community College had 4,736 students enrolled (2,887 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Heartland Community College
1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761-9446
General Phone: (309) 268-8000
Admissions Phone: (309) 268-8010
Financial Aid Phone: (309) 268-8020
http://www.heartland.edu
Heartland Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 396 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 79 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Science | 68 | biological and physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 39 | electronics tech, computer systems tech, CAD and design, drafting |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | child care provider |
| Office And Administration | 22 | office data entry, data entry, administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer networking, information technology, web design |
| Business And Management | 4 | accounting, small business management |
| Production Trades | 3 | machinist, welding |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Design | 2 | design and visual communication |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | industrial mechanics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 1 | graphic communications |
Number of programs and degrees for Heartland Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 527 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 75 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 57 | 11 |
In 2005, Heartland Community College had a total enrollment of 4,736 students (2,887 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Normal, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (309) 268-8010
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Heartland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3083800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (309) 268-8020
Heartland Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 27 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $59,029 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $58,301 | 7 | $59,205 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $52,172 | 3 | $52,496 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $47,505 | 15 | $43,276 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $40,996 | 10 | $42,760 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $48,502 | 36 | $46,790 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Heartland Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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