Student Right-to-Know Disclosure Information
Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates
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:
- Single-Year Cohort/Subcohort Data*: Includes the Graduation, Transfer, and Successful Progress Rates for the most recent cohort of first-time, full-time, degree/certificate-seeking students by race/ethnicity and gender.
- Four-Year Average Cohort/Subcohort Data*: Includes the four-year average Graduation, Transfer, and Successful Progress Rates for the four most recent cohorts of first-time, full-time, degree/certificate-seeking students by race/ethnicity and gender.
- Students Receiving Athletically-Related Aid*: Count of full-time, degree/certificate-seeking students receiving athletically-related student aid for the past academic year by race/ethnicity and gender.
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.
Campus Crime Statistics
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, and the Student Right-To-Know Act, the Annual Security Report* (available in PDF format, 220 KB, 8 pages) and campus crime statistics for Heartland Community College are also available.
Campus Violence Prevention Policy
In compliance with the Campus Security Enhancement Act of 2008, view Heartland's Campus Violence Prevention Policy* (available in PDF format, 150 KB, 3 pages).
Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA)
Prospective students, current students and community members may find a comprehensive overview of the College and its practices, including crime statistics, privacy, financial aid and other important College policies associated with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA).
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