- Heartland Community College provides access to higher education and excellence in teaching and learning. HCC graduates transfer to over 500 colleges and universities throughout the United States.
School Highlights
Heartland Community College serves 4,697 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,697 students
- In-state tuition: $8,070
- Out-state tuition: $11,970
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 367 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Heartland Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
367 staff
227 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Heartland Community College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Heartland Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,697 students
2,558 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,634 students
872 students
# Part-Time Students
3,063 students
1,686 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
331 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,634 students
872 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,063 students
1,719 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
5%
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
8%
25%
% White
5%
4%
% Hawaiian
72%
48%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4152%
0.3913%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,700
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $8,070 is more than the state average of $7,875. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,970 is more than the state average of $10,847. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,070
$7,875
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,970
$10,847
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
61%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,610
$8,187
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Heartland Community College cost?
Heartland Community College's tuition is approximately $8,070 for In-State students and $11,970 for Out-State students.
What schools are Heartland Community College often compared to?
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