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Heartland Community College is a community college located in Normal. Illinois. It was established in 1991. It also operates campuses in Pontiac and Lincoln. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
HCC’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. The college is a member of the Mid-west Athletic Conference. Its teams participate in sports like baseball, softball and soccer. There are several clubs and organizations on campus as well, including Alpha Beta Gamma, the Campus Crusade for Christ, the Chinese Student Association and the Culture Club.
The campus of Heartland Community College is in Normal, IL, 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, office and administration, 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 2007-2008, Heartland Community College had 4,827 students enrolled (3,387 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
http://www.heartland.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 380 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 155 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Science | 59 | biological and physical sciences |
| Office and Administration | 42 | office data entry, data entry, administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | computer systems tech, manufacturing tech, CAD and design, electronics tech, drafting |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | child care provider |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 8 | computer networking, system administration, information technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | corrections, criminal justice and safety |
| Business and Management | 5 | accounting, insurance |
| Mechanics and Repair | 5 | industrial mechanics, HVAC |
| Design | 2 | design and visual communication |
| Medical Support and Technology | 1 | radiographer |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
| Construction Trades | 1 | electrician |
Number of programs and degrees for Heartland Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 502 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 175 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 30 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Heartland Community College had a total enrollment of 4,827 students (3,387 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,010 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,410 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Heartland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3083800)
Heartland Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $63,886 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $62,133 | 14 | $61,678 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $54,587 | 9 | $53,649 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $51,228 | 13 | $48,213 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $42,870 | 9 | $43,217 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $54,309 | 45 | $52,490 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Insurance
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, 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
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(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 8% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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