As an institution participating in Title IV Higher Education Act programs, Heartland Community College is required by federal law to disclose graduation and transfer-out information in compliance with the Student Right-to-Know Act. Information on program completions and transfer to other institutions by Heartland students is provided by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB).
A cohort of full-time, first-time degree/certificate seeking students was tracked by ICCB from fiscal year 2006 to fiscal year 2010. The table below displays the graduation and transfer-out rates of Heartland's cohort and all Illinois community colleges.
| Fall 2006 Cohort | Heartland Number |
Heartland Percentage |
All Illinois Community Colleges Number |
All Illinois Community Colleges Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2006 cohort of full-time, first-time, degree/certificate-seeking students | 549 | - | 26,628 | - |
| Graduation Rate: Completed degree or certificate within 150% of scheduled time (3 years) | 139 | 25.3% | 5,215 | 19.6% |
| Transfer-Out Rate: Transferred to another school within 150% of scheduled time (3 years); did not complete degree or certificate | 115 | 20.9% | 7,528 | 28.3% |
| Still Enrolled: | 124 | 22.6% | 5,154 | 19.4% |
| Successful Progress Rate: Includes graduated, transferred and still enrolled | 378 | 68.9% | 17,897 | 67.2% |
Source: ICCB Statewide Graduation Rate Report, June 2010
Detailed reports, including race/ethnicity and gender comparisons, are available:
NOTE: Heartland Community College started offering athletics programs during the 2007-2008 academic year. Therefore, graduation rate data for students receiving athletically-related student aid will first be available July 2011.
For additional information, contact the Heartland Community College Office of Institutional Research at (309) 268-8181.
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