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Heartland Community College

Normal, IL·Public·2,991 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,991 students.

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Accept
2,991
Students
$11,389
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$31,000
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Heartland Community College is a public institution located in Normal, Illinois with approximately 2,991 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,389 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Heartland Community College is a public community college with campuses in Normal, Lincoln, and Pontiac, Illinois.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low and test the waters of college — median debt at graduation is just $5,500, which is refreshingly manageable. That said, the numbers tell a mixed story: median earnings of $31,000 a decade after enrollment suggest many graduates aren't landing high-paying careers, so think carefully about your specific program and transfer or career goals before committing.

Founded
1991
Setting
Midsize suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions30%
Business & Marketing4%
Computer Science3%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,460
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,420
Avg Net Price
$11,389
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants21%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.6x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White64%
Black13%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,991 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Heartland Community College

1500 West Raab Road

Normal, IL 61761-9446

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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