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Freeport, IL 61032-9341
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w. www.highland.edu
Highland Community College
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 2364th overall and 76th in Illinois
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
47.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$3,240 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
24 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
65% / 33% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,136 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Freeport, IL 61032-9341
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,632 (27,151 urban / 5,481 rural) |
| Households | 13,636 (2.34 people per house) |
| Families | 8,778 (2.92 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 4,109 |
| Pop. — Asian | 404 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 30 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 160 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 28,202 |
| Pop. — Other | 424 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Highland Community College?
Ranks 3953rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,160 | $3,690 | $3,690 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $180 | $180 | $180 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $72 | $123 | $123 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $3,240 | $4,770 | $4,770 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $12,024 | $13,554 | $13,554 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,940 | $8,470 | $8,470 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,010  $2,340 |
$3,330  $3,870 |
$3,330  $3,870 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,084  $5,084 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,238  $3,700 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,700  $3,700 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Highland Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Highland Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Highland Community College Ranks 4782nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,642 | 114 |  32% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,092 | 113 |  31% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,177 | 77 |  21% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,169 | 36 |  10% |
| Any financial aid type | 203 |  56% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Highland Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 52 | 103 | 155 |
Hispanic | 14 | 25 | 39 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 13 | 25 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 4 | 6 |
White Non-Hispanic | 704 | 1,206 | 1,910 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 785 | 1,351 | 2,136 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Highland Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 76 | 109 | |
| 32 | 30 | 62 | |
| 5 | 28 | 33 | |
| 1 | 23 | 24 | |
| N/A | 14 | 14 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Highland Community College Ranks 788th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $64,083 ($64,869 male / $62,344 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 45 (31 male / 14 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 125 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $338,789 |
Highland Community College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. That is, the university has a Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study and Student-Designed Major. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Highland Community College is unique in its study options. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Highland Community College.
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business – General
- Education:
- Education – General
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of April.
Highland Community College Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, instead did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
Transfer students must apply no later than the 1st of August, with priority applications due on the 1st of July. The regular application due date was not reported. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of April. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of July. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of April.
Highland Community College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Minority Status and Music/Drama. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Highland Community College Students
Furthermore, it is part of an Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Residential campus. In addition, the student body consists of ninety-two percent in-state students and eight percent out-of-state students. Highland Community College offers Associate degrees. The school’s size is approximately two thousand, eight hundred and twenty-one degree-seeking undergrads.
On the whole, the school is located 26 miles from St. Joseph, Missouri.This school features the Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Residential campus. Again, the university has many unique facilites such as photography studio, sports medicine/athletic trainer facilities, learning skills center, communication technology complex.
Highland Community College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Football
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
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