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Highland Community College

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Tuition & Fees $7,120
($6,976)
Student Population 1,184
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $4,865
Graduation Rate 49 %
Students:Faculty 11 : 1

Academic Overview

Highland Community College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Freeport, Illinois. It is an Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $6,976 for Illinois residents and $7,120 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 1,184 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Highland Community College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $30,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Highland CC's tuition & fees is $6,976 for Illinois residents and $7,120 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$6,976$7,120
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Highland CC.
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,865 and 50% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,184 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Highland Community College is 49 %
Graduation Rate
49%
Transfer-out Rate for Highland Community College is 10 %
Transfer-out Rate
10%
Retention Rate for Highland Community College is 66 %
Retention Rate
66%
Student Population for Highland Community College is 1,184
Student Population
1,184
Student to Faculty Ratio for Highland Community College is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,865 at Highland Community College.
Financial Aid Amount
$4,865

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address2998 W Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL 61032-9341
Phone815-235-6121
WEBwww.highland.edu/
Admissionwww.highland.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://highland.edu/admissions/new-students/apply-online/
Financial Aidhighland.edu/admissions/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.highland.edu/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhighland.edu/veterans-services
Athletichighland.edu/student-information/student-right-know
Disability Servicehighland.edu/disability-services

Offered Degrees

Highland CC offers 70 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's280
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate30
Less Than 1 Year Certificate190
1-2 Years Certificate200

Special Learning Opportunities

Highland Community College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Highland Community College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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