Highland Community College

Highland, KS · Public · Certificate degrees · Rural

C-

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About Highland Community College

Highland Community College is a small, public institution in Highland, KS, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 1,279 students. 39% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $41,291.

Open

Acceptance

$10,454

Net price

1,279

Enrollment

39%

Grad rate

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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

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

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

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$10,454

Average net price

$4,080

In-state tuition

$4,080

Out-of-state tuition

$8,996

Room & board

$1,362

Books & supplies

$17,914

Total cost of attendance

20%

Students receiving Pell grants

15%

Students with federal loans

$8,277

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$7,552

$30–48K

$9,253

$48–75K

$11,455

$75–110K

$13,798

$110K+

$14,818

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing54.9%

Humanities25.0%

Education6.7%

Mechanic & Repair Tech5.1%

Construction Trades2.5%

Precision Production2.2%

Agriculture1.4%

Business1.0%

After Graduation

$41,291

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,580

Median earnings (6 yrs)

39%

Graduation rate

40%

Retention rate

67%

Earn more than a HS grad

$3,595

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,279

Total enrollment

43%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

45%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women

45% men

Race & ethnicity

White

62%

Black

16%

Two or more races

Hispanic

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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