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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (PHCC)
- 445 Schoolhouse Road
- Johnstown, PA 15904
- OPEID College Code: 03180400
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- General Phone: (888) 385-7325
- President: Dr. Walter Asonevich
- Website: www.pennhighlands.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,358
- College Alias: PHCC, Penn Highlands CC

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Mission Statement
- Pennsylvania Highlands Community College provides quality, affordable, comprehensive educational opportunities for all in a supportive, community-oriented environment.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - PHCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- 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
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 67%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 45% | 40% | 23% | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,407 | $2,915 | $929 | $2,236 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.4% |
| Number in Default | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| Number in Repayment | 328 | 223 | 179 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,730 | $5,130 | $4,710 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,220 | $7,440 | $6,810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,200 | $5,292 | $5,290 |
| Other Expenses | $3,232 | $3,006 | $1,390 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,232 | $3,006 | $1,390 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,730 | $6,030 | $5,610 |
| Out of State | $9,220 | $8,340 | $7,710 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,162 | $14,328 | $12,290 |
| Out of State | $19,652 | $16,638 | $14,390 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,962 | $9,036 | $7,000 |
| Out of State | $12,452 | $11,346 | $9,100 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,358 Undergraduate: 1,358
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 613 Female: 745
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 613 Female: 745
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 611 Part-Time: 747
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 611 Part-Time: 747
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Black | 81 | 6% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 2% |
| White | 1,199 | 88% |
| Unknown | 40 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 18 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 257 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 244 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 215 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 190 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 113 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 88 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 136 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 69 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 26 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 345 | 80 | 265 |
| Faculty Status | 255 | 23 | 232 |
| Tenured Faculty | 16 | 16 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 254 | 22 | 232 |
| Primarily Instruction | 254 | 22 | 232 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 27 | 25 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 10 | 10 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 54 | 23 | 31 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 39 | 13 | 26 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 13 | 8 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,219 (22) | $39,333 (8) | $40,725 (14) |
| Professor | $43,970 (7) | $42,478 (2) | $44,567 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $41,752 (5) | $41,078 (2) | $42,201 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $38,133 (3) | $38,028 (2) | $38,342 (1) |
| Instructor | $36,267 (7) | $35,750 (2) | $36,473 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,219 (22) | $39,333 (8) | $40,725 (14) |
| Professor | $43,970 (7) | $42,478 (2) | $44,567 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $41,752 (5) | $41,078 (2) | $42,201 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $38,133 (3) | $38,028 (2) | $38,342 (1) |
| Instructor | $36,267 (7) | $35,750 (2) | $36,473 (5) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 44%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 26% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 31% |
| By Race | |
| Black | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 28% |
| Unknown | 14% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
