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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.
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Campus Location1500 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 HighlightsWhere 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 566 | 13 | | < 1 year certificate | 187 | 11 | | 1-2 year certificate | 38 | 10 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Heartland Community College was 4,827 in 2007 (3,036 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| Item | Cost |
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| 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 US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 65 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 12 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 3 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (4 awarded) - Accounting
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Information Technology
- System Administration/Administrator
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN (3 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
ENGINEERING (3 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (16 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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (11 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS (427 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (5 awarded) - Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (4 awarded) MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (1 awarded) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (166 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (53 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE (73 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (8 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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