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Heartland Community College

Normal, IL·Public·2,997 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 2,997 students.

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2,997
Students
$12,013
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$31,000
Earnings
10 yr
$7,826
Debt

About This School

Heartland Community College is a public institution located in Normal, Illinois with approximately 2,997 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,013 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
Avg Faculty Salary
$8,308

Popular Programs

Health Professions27%
Computer Science6%
Business & Marketing4%
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
$5,550
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,110
Avg Net Price
$12,013
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$9,593
$30–48k$10,872
$48–75k$12,959
$75–110k$15,469
$110k+$16,073

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants21%
Median debt at graduation$7,826

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
$7,826
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$31,200
Female graduates$24,500

Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,826
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$31,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.0x

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

White62%
Black14%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian2%
Two or more races7%
International2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,997 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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