Fast Facts

Heartland Community College is a two-year, fully accredited institution of higher education serving a district population of over 230,000 people.

General Information

  • Fall 2025 credit students: 4,964 (Undergraduate and Adult Education)
  • FY2026 non-credit students: 11,116 (Continuing Education)
  • Average student age: 23
  • Fall 2025 First generation students: 19%
  • Fall 2025 Minority student enrollment: 37%
  • FY2026 Students receiving financial aid: 56%
  • AY25-26 Full-time tuition and fees: $5,610 ($185 x 30 credit hours)
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Programs of study: 15 degrees and 64 certificates
  • College locations: Normal, Pontiac, and Lincoln

Employees (Fall 2025)

  • Full-time faculty: 76
  • Full-time staff: 271
  • Part-time faculty: 162
  • Part-time staff: 153 (excluding student workers)
  • Non-credit instructors: 112

Operating Revenue Sources (FY2025)

  • Tuition: 35%
  • State support: 12%
  • Local support: 39%
  • Federal and other: 6%
  • Transfers: 8%