Heartland by the Numbers

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)
  • 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)

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%
  • 23

    Average Student Age

  • 3

    Locations in Normal, Pontiac, and Lincoln

  • 19%

    Students age 25 and older

  • 15

    Degrees

  • 70+

    Programs of Study

  • 64

    Certificates

  • 20+

    student clubs and organizations

  • $1/2 Million

    Awarded annually in scholarships

  • 40+

    Work-ready programs