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Heartland Community College

Heartland Community College

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.

Overview of Heartland Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in science, office and administration, and liberal arts.

Heartland Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Heartland Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

In 2007, Heartland Community College had 4,827 students enrolled (3,036 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Heartland Community College

Heartland Community College
1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761-9446
General Phone: (309) 268-8000
http://www.heartland.edu

Heartland Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts427liberal arts and sciences
Nursing And Emergency Medicine166nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Science73biological and physical sciences
Office And Administration53office data entry, data entry, administrative assistant
Engineering Technician16computer systems tech, electronics tech, CAD and design, drafting
Computer Science And Engineering16computer networking, information technology, web design, system administration, computer programming
Family And Social Work11child care provider
Security And Law Enforcement8corrections, criminal justice and safety
Mechanics And Repair5industrial mechanics
Business And Management4accounting, entrepreneurship
Media4graphic communications
Design3design and visual communication
Engineering3engineering
Medical Support And Technology1radiographer
Production Trades1machinist

Number of programs and degrees for Heartland Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree56613
Award of less than 1 academic year18711
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years3810

Student Body

In 2007, Heartland Community College had a total enrollment of 4,827 students (3,036 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White82%
Black10%
Hispanic4%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1926%
20-2121%
22-2416%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-395%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Illinois100%

Heartland Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time41 %

Heartland Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Heartland Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,470
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,630
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 Faculty

Heartland Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2837
Non-tenured, but on tenure track57
Non-tenured and not on tenure track21

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*2*
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$65,0982*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year8$62,1259$63,891
Associate professoracademic year8$52,18914$52,147
Assistant professoracademic year9$50,49812$46,028
Instructoracademic year5$45,6037$42,895
No academic rankacademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year31$52,90442$51,373

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Heartland Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
System Administration/Administrator
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

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
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Heartland Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Heartland Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Heartland Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Heartland Community College Number of students
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Heartland Community College % of degrees in science
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Heartland Community College Male % of student body
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Heartland Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Heartland Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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