Highland Community College

606 W Main, Highland, KS

Located in Highland, Kansas, Highland Community College is the first college established in the state. The school’s mission is to serve as a stepping-stone on which local area residents begin their journey to a successful future. HCC offers a broad range of associate degrees in various fields, from art to criminal justice. Job certification is the program of choice for students who would rather take a more direct route into the work force than transfer to a baccalaureate college for further study.

In addition to excellent educational offerings, HCC has clubs, activities, and organizations that students are encouraged to join: from personal interest and social groups to academic honor societies, their student groups offer something for everyone!

Admission to Highland is open; students with a high school diplomas or GED are encouraged to apply. Tuition is affordable, and all learners may apply for scholarships and financial aid. For more information, contact Highland’s admissions office, and get on board for the ride of your life!

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,700. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Annual tuition range:
- State Residents: $1,900-$2,300
- Out-of-State: $2,200-$2,585
Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $60-$72 per unit
- Out-of-State: $67-$80 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	86%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	83%	$4,776
Receiving Student Loans	59%	$4,773

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Highland Community College may provide services including:

Online classes
Remedial instructional courses
Academic counseling for students
Work study style employment
Assistance to find work

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares Highland Community College against community colleges in Kansas.

	Highland Community College	Doniphan County	Kansas
Graduation Rate	32.0%	-	33.7%
Transfer-out Rate	16.6%	-	23.5%

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.