Heartland Community College

Heartland Community College Overview

Heartland Community College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Normal, Illinois. Heartland Community College was founded in 1990 and enrolls around 4,697 students a year, which includes 4,697 undergraduates.

Student Activities at Heartland Community College

Are you interested in music or performing? At Heartland Community College you can perform with one of the university's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Heartland Community College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Heartland Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Heartland Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Heartland Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 Heartland Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$7,728
Out-of-State	$11,592
Percent of Need Met	52.3%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$3,563

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Is Heartland Community College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a better idea of what Heartland Community College offers and if the college might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Heartland Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Heartland Community College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Heartland Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Heartland Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

For more information about Heartland Community College's endowment, check with the school directly. The school spends $6,850 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Heartland Community College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Heartland Community College meets 52.3% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Heartland Community College full-time are awarded $3,563 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Heartland Community College.

Based on this information, does Heartland Community College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Heartland Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Heartland Community College?

Heartland Community College is located in the city of Normal, Illinois.

If you would like to see Heartland Community College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Intersection of I-55, I-74, I-39 to Normal, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bloomington-Normal.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Heartland Community College and Normal are like without leaving home.

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