Heartland Community College

www.heartland.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,740

1.94% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$9,465

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.95%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,697

34.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

41.5%

230 Graduates

About

Heartland Community College is a higher education institution located in McLean County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Heartland Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (503 degrees awarded), Biological & Physical Sciences (58 degrees), and Registered Nursing (28 degrees).

In 2021, 1,191 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Heartland Community College. 65.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (906 degrees), 10.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (88 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Heartland Community College is $4,740, which is $−3,228 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Heartland Community College is $4,740, which is $−3,228 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,465.

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending Heartland Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 11% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,740

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Heartland Community College was $4,740. The cost of tuition at Heartland Community College is $−3,228 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Heartland Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,465

2021 Value

3.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Heartland Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,465. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Heartland Community College grew by 3.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of Heartland Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,776

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Heartland Community College was of $8,776 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Heartland Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

11%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Heartland Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 71.4% with respect to 2020, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Heartland Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.95%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Heartland Community College was 4.95%, which represents 27 out of the 546 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Heartland Community College had a total enrollment of 4,697 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Heartland Community College is 1,634 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,063. This means that 34.8% of students enrolled at Heartland Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Heartland Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.3% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10% Black or African American, 5% Two or More Races, 3.43% Asian, 0.0639% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0426% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Heartland Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.6%), followed by White Male (31.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.81%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Heartland Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,697 students. The full-time enrollment at Heartland Community College is 1,634 and the part-time enrollment is 3,063. This means that 34.8% of students enrolled at Heartland Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Heartland Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Heartland Community College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Heartland Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Heartland Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,206 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
474 enrolled students
Black or African American
472 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Heartland Community College is 68.3% White, 10.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10% Black or African American, 5% Two or More Races, 3.43% Asian, 0.0639% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0426% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 107 students (2.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 371 more women than men received degrees from Heartland Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Heartland Community College is white (906 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (88 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Heartland Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (503 degrees awarded), followed by Biological & Physical Sciences (58 degrees) and Registered Nursing (28 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Heartland Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (603 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (58 degrees), and Health (396 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heartland Community College are Registered nurses (1,373,517 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (190,015 people), Medical & health services managers (164,071 people), Other managers (152,458 people), and Physicians (146,201 people).

The most specialized majors at Heartland Community College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (603 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (58 degrees), Health (396 degrees), Precision Production (13 degrees), and Human Sciences (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heartland Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Heartland Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (603 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (58 degrees), Health (396 degrees), Precision Production (13 degrees), and Human Sciences (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Heartland Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,571,437 people), Elementary & secondary schools (480,443 people), Outpatient care centers (255,978 people), Offices of physicians (223,409 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (214,591 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Heartland Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
503 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
58 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Heartland Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 503 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Heartland Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

410

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

781

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 410 degrees were awarded to men at Heartland Community College, which is 0.525 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (781).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Heartland Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 221 degrees were awarded to men at Heartland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.579 times less than the 382 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 382 degrees were awarded to men at Heartland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.73 times more than the 221 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% of students graduating from Heartland Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Heartland Community College is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.3% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
906 degrees awarded
Black or African American
88 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
83 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Heartland Community College is white (906 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (88 degrees).

1.01% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
592 degrees awarded
White Male
314 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
66 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Heartland Community College is white female (592 degrees awarded). There were 1.89 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (314 degrees).

Operations

Heartland Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $10.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 40.1k (0.397%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Heartland Community College had a total salary expenditure of 63M. Heartland Community College employs 42 Professors, 15 Instructors and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at Heartland Community College are Male Professor (22), Female Professor (20), and Female Instructor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heartland Community College are: Management, with 92 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees.

Endowment

$10.1M

2021 Endowment

28.3%

growth from 2020

Heartland Community College has an endowment valued at about $10.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Heartland Community College grew 28.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.8M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Heartland Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.7M

2021 Salaries

1.21%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Heartland Community College paid a median of $21.7M in salaries, which represents 34.4% of their overall expenditure ($63M) and a 1.21% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.39M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Heartland Community College paid a total of $5.39M to 80 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

92 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Heartland Community College were Professor with 42 employees, Instructor with 15 employees, and Associate professor with 13 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Heartland Community College were Management with 92 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Heartland Community College was Male Professor with 22 employees, Female Professor with 20 employees, and Female Instructor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Heartland Community College.