Heartland Community College

  • Heartland Community College provides access to higher education and excellence in teaching and learning. HCC graduates transfer to over 500 colleges and universities throughout the United States.

School Highlights

Heartland Community College serves 4,855 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 54%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 4,855 students
  • In-state tuition: $8,070
  • Out-state tuition: $11,970
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 159 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Heartland Community College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
159 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Heartland Community College has grown by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Heartland Community College diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 41% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,855 students
3,110 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
1,476 students
1,028 students
# Part-Time Students
3,379 students
2,082 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
309 students
378 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,476 students
1,082 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,379 students
2,308 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
28%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
64%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,700
$31,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $8,070 is more than the state average of $8,019. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,970 is more than the state average of $10,874. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,070
$8,019
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,970
$10,874
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
80%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,610
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Heartland Community College cost?
Heartland Community College's tuition is approximately $8,070 for In-State students and $11,970 for Out-State students.
What schools are Heartland Community College often compared to?
Heartland Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Illinois Central College by visitors of our site.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 4,855 students
  • In-state tuition: $8,070
  • Out-state tuition: $11,970
  • Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,019 per year for in-state students and $10,874 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,123 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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