Highline College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	160
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
On-time graduation rate	36%

Located in Des Moines, Washington, Highline College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Highline College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Highline College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Highline College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Highline College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Highline College is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,344

Cost of attendance at Highline College in 2022 for students from Washington.

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Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,813

Cost of attendance at Highline College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 35 of freshman students at Highline College received on average $5,583 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,583

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	83	20%	$4,346	$360,758
Other Federal Grant	98	23%	$4,105	$402,327
State Grant/Scholarships	95	23%	$3,189	$302,948
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	67	16%	$1,555	$104,188
Total Grant & Scholarships	145	35%	$5,583	$809,463

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Highline College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Highline College students is 35.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.9%.

35.8%

asian 47.1% 33 students
African American 26.0% 13 students
white 38.9% 56 students
unknown 40.0% 10 students
hispanic 30.6% 19 students
Mixed Race 30.3% 20 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Highline College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Highline College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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