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Highline Community College (HCC, Highline)
- 2400 S 240th St
- Des Moines, WA 98198
- OPEID College Code: 00378100
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- General Phone: (206) 878-3710
- Interim President: Jack Bermingham
- Website: www.highline.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 5,859
- College Alias: HCC, Highline
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- We deliver innovative education and training opportunities to foster your personal and professional success in our multicultural world and global economy. We help you build a better future.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.highline.edu
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $23.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: HCC, Highline Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 32%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 6% | 20% | 21% | 8% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,545 | $2,889 | $1,934 | $1,031 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.5% |
| Number in Default | 34 | 39 | 44 |
| Number in Repayment | 586 | 529 | 463 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,676 | $2,535 | $2,460 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,065 | $2,930 | $7,830 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $924 | $894 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,842 | $7,140 | $6,924 |
| Other Expenses | $2,934 | $2,970 | $2,706 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,552 | $2,970 | $5,064 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,576 | $3,459 | $3,354 |
| Out of State | $3,965 | $3,854 | $8,724 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,352 | $13,569 | $12,984 |
| Out of State | $14,741 | $13,964 | $18,354 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,128 | $8,661 | $8,418 |
| Out of State | $7,517 | $9,056 | $13,788 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,859 Undergraduate: 5,859
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,219 Female: 3,640
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,219 Female: 3,640
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,325 Part-Time: 2,534
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,325 Part-Time: 2,534
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 373 | 6% |
| American Indian | 56 | 1% |
| Black | 570 | 10% |
| Asian | 895 | 15% |
| Hispanic | 236 | 4% |
| White | 2,737 | 47% |
| Unknown | 992 | 17% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 958 | 16% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,442 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 892 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 669 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 639 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 349 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 268 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 409 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 202 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 12 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 19 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 639 | 417 | 222 |
| Faculty Status | 371 | 166 | 205 |
| Tenured Faculty | 109 | 109 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 329 | 124 | 205 |
| Primarily Instruction | 329 | 124 | 205 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 111 | 109 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 42 | 42 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 157 | 142 | 15 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 67 | 56 | 11 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 39 | 39 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,309 (124) | $58,153 (60) | $56,518 (64) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $57,309 (124) | $58,153 (60) | $56,518 (64) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $64,793 | $31,575 | $33,218 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 51% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 110 | 57 | 53 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 107 | 57 | 50 |
| Basketball | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Soccer | 46 | 26 | 20 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Volleyball | 8 | - | 8 |
| Wrestling | 18 | 18 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,666 | $4,589 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,791 | $2,428 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 29% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 25% |
| Female | 33% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 56% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 12% |
| Asian | 27% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| White | 33% |
| Unknown | 26% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | 6 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
