Highline College
Des Moines, WA · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb
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About Highline College
Highline College is a public community college in Des Moines, Washington. Highline was founded in 1961 as the first community college in King County, Washington. The main campus covers 80 acres (320,000 m2). As of 2015, there were approximately 17,000 students and 350,000 alumni of the college.
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Open
Acceptance
$9,879
Net price
3,838
Enrollment
35%
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$9,879
Average net price
$4,772
In-state tuition
$5,332
Out-of-state tuition
$15,228
Room & board
$528
Books & supplies
$18,812
Total cost of attendance
19%
Students receiving Pell grants
2%
Students with federal loans
$9,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$47,869
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,323
Median earnings (6 yrs)
35%
Graduation rate
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Retention rate
70%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,033
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
3,838
Total enrollment
48%
Part-time
26
Avg. age at entry
50%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Highline College FAQ
Is Highline College a public or private school?
Highline College is a public institution located in Des Moines, WA.
What is the acceptance rate at Highline College?
Highline College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Highline College cost?
The average annual net price at Highline College is $9,879 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,772 in-state and $5,332 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Highline College?
About 35% of students at Highline College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Highline College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Highline College students earn a median of $47,869 per year.
How many students attend Highline College?
Highline College enrolls about 3,838 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US) · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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