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HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

  • 2400 S 240th St
  • Des Moines, WA 98198
  • OPEID College Code: 00378100
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  • General Phone: (206) 878-3710
  • President: Jack Bermingham
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 6,725
  • College Alias: HCC, Highline
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Highline Community College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    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.
Accreditation
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    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
 
 
 
Highline Community College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $26.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving5%29%33%13%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,182$3,607$1,907$1,198
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.8%12.0%5.8%
Number in Default345534
Number in Repayment432456586
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$2,925$2,731$2,676
In-State Tuition and Fees$2,925$2,731$2,676
Out of State Tuition and Fees$3,315$3,126$3,065
Books and Supplies$972$924$900
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,460$8,052$7,842
Other Expenses$3,216$3,039$2,934
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,900$3,039$3,552
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$3,897$3,655$3,576
In-State$3,897$3,655$3,576
Out of State$4,287$4,050$3,965
Off Campus
In-District$15,573$14,746$14,352
In-State$15,573$14,746$14,352
Out of State$15,963$15,141$14,741
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,797$7,333$7,128
In-State$7,797$7,333$7,128
Out of State$8,187$7,728$7,517
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Business and Marketing Studies
Administrative Assistant Degree30-
Bookkeeping Degree78
Business Administration Degree-7
Commerce Degree-56
Customer Service Management Degree13-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services Degree2-
Hotel Administration Degree310
International Business Degree31
Marketing Degree-3
Office Management Degree116
Small Business Administration and Management Degree32
Tourism and Travel Services Management Degree49
 
Communication Technology
Audiovisual Communications Technologies, Other Degree35
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Systems Security Degree1-
Computer Programming Degree43
Computer Systems Networking Degree35
Data Modeling, Warehousing and Database Administration Degree2-
System Administration Degree7-
Web and Digital Design Degree2-
Web and Multimedia Management Degree3-
 
Education
Early Childhood Education Degree373
Teacher Assistant Degree-2
 
Engineering Technology
Drafting and Design Degree13
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention and Treatment Professions, Other Degree131
Medical Insurance Coding Degree4-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Degree59
Nursing Degree-63
Phlebotomy Degree32-
Respiratory Care Therapy Degree-18
Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling Degree-3
Medical Assistant Degree-8
Nursing Assistant Degree70-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal Degree1011
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree-451
 
Library Science
Library Assistant Degree-6
 
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences Degree-26
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree-1
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration Degree-11
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Interior Design Degree-8
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,725
    • Undergraduate: 6,725
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,682 Female: 4,043
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,682 Female: 4,043
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,722 Part-Time: 3,003
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,722 Part-Time: 3,003
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien3956%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown91614%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1888913%
Ages 18-191,46722%
Ages 20-211,00415%
Ages 22-2477111%
Ages 25-2988713%
Ages 30-344947%
Ages 35-393355%
Ages 40-495248%
Ages 50-653065%
Age Over 65220.3%
Age Unknown260.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees748402346
Faculty Status490146344
Tenured Faculty112112-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service482138344
Primarily Instruction482138344
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial117117-
Other Professionals88-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1411392
Clerical And Secretarial5959-
Skilled Crafts11-
Service and/or Maintenance3535-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$59,625 (138)$59,168 (64)$60,020 (74)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$59,625 (138)$59,168 (64)$60,020 (74)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$116,381$54,273$62,108
Ratio (%)100%47%53%
 
Participants
All Athletes1427567
Unduplicated Athletes1417566
Basketball291514
Soccer472819
Softball16-16
Track and Field, X-Country1798
Volleyball10-10
Wrestling2323-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$4,094$4,165
Assistant Coaches-$2,121$2,217
 
Coaches
All Coaches18810
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students35%
 
By Gender
Male31%
Female38%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien56%
American Indian-
Black27%
Asian31%
Hispanic33%
White31%
Unknown18%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape1-
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault15
Burglary1-
Vehicle Theft86
Arson1-
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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