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Heartland Community College

Heartland Community College, established in 1990, is located in Illinois. It has campus locations in Normal, Pontiac and Lincoln; the main campus of the college is situated between Chicago and St. Louis, and was opened for students in 2000. It is situated in an area of nearly 160 acres.

Fall 2008 enrollment recorded over 4,000 credit students. The college offers training in over 50 career fields in technically progressive learning facilities.

Heartland Community College offers several clubs and organizations for the student development. The sports teams of the college are nicknamed Hawks and they are members of National Junior College Athletic Association.

Campus Location

1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761-9446
USA
Main Tel: (309) 268-8000
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Heartland Community College Highlights

Where Heartland Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts, science, and office and administration.
  • Large number of students.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate50215
< 1 year certificate17510
1-2 year certificate306

Students

The student enrollment at Heartland Community College was 4,827 in 2007-2008 (3,387 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
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 US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  68
Without tenure; working toward tenure  16

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (5 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Insurance

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Information Technology
  • System Administration/Administrator

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Electrician

DESIGN (2 awarded)

  • Design and Visual Communications

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (27 awarded)

  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (14 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (380 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (5 awarded)

  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (1 awarded)

  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (155 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (42 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications

PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (59 awarded)

  • Biological and Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded)

  • Corrections
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

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