Higher Education
Heartland Community College
HCC was established in 1990, and classes were first offered in the fall of 1991. Since then, enrollment has grown to 4,708 credit students and 4,475 non-credit students. HCC offers associate and transfer degrees and certificates in 58 different areas.
Illinois State University
Founded in 1857, ISU was the first public university in Illinois. With an enrollment of over 20,705 and a faculty and staff numbering 3,304, ISU has six colleges and 35 academic departments offering more than 160 fields of study.
Illinois Wesleyan University
A private university founded in 1850, IWU has a student enrollment of 2,099 undergraduates. Recognized as one of the nation's premier private residential liberal arts universities, IWU offers 39 majors and three pre-professional programs with 578 faculty and staff members.
Lincoln College - Normal
Lincoln College's Normal campus, a private residential college, offers academic and vocational programs to 350 students. Accredited by the North Central Association, Lincoln offers associate degrees as well as bachelor's degrees in business management and liberal arts with a student/faculty ratio of 14:1.
Trade/Technical Schools
Bloomington-Normal School of Radiography
900 Franklin Ave., Normal, IL 61761 (309) 452-2834
Hairmasters Institute of Cosmetology, Inc.
506 S. McClun St., Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 828-1884
Midwest College of Cosmetology
755 W. Raab Rd., Normal, IL 61761 (309) 451-1373 or (800) 811-2228
Healthy Connections School of Massage Therapy
820 E. Grove St., Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 827-8923
K-12
District 87 School District
A high school, a junior high school, six elementary schools and one early education school make up the District 87 school district. Approximately 5,600 students are enrolled in this district from the Bloomington-Normal area.
Unit 5 School District
The Unit 5 school district is comprised of two high schools, three junior high schools and 15 elementary schools. The district enrolls approximately 11,000 students from Bloomington-Normal and the surrounding areas.
Illinois State University Laboratory Schools
Illinois State University in Normal operates two laboratory schools, the Thomas Metcalf School (grades K-8) and the University High School (grades 9-12). Over 1,000 students from Bloomington, Normal and surrounding towns are enrolled in the two schools.
Private Schools
Bloomington-Normal is also home to several parochial and private schools, servicing high school students, junior high students, kindergarten through elementary school students and pre-kindergarten students.
Outlying McLean County School Districts
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