About Highline College

Founded in 1961, Highline College. is a college. Located in Washington, which is a city setting in Washington, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 6,750 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Highline College Academic calendar runs on a Quarter basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 149 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Highline College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at HCC are considered , with ,6% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Highline College.

4%
“We”re apathetic”
42%
“We know about current events and vote”
46%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
8%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
13%
“I only go out in groups”
48%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
39%
“I feel extremely safe”
48%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
48%
“We bought the gear”
5%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
58%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
4%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
29%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
17%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
8%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
4%
“We”re apathetic”
42%
“We know about current events and vote”
46%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
13%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
54%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
8%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
13%
“I only go out in groups”
48%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
39%
“I feel extremely safe”
48%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
48%
“We bought the gear”
5%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
58%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
4%
“We”re a very artistic group”
8%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
25%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
29%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
17%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
13%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
8%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    20 Students rated on-campus housing 1.8 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    18 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    27 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    28 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    28 Students rated class size 4.1 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    28 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    28 Students rated local services 3.5 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    28 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

Highline College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Highline College?

33 Students rated Highline College

Carlee - 11/19/2024

I feel that this college has gotten a bad rap due to the drugs, gangs as well as homeless that have moved into the area. There are auto thefts in the parking lot. Security is almost non-existent. I wish that the local cops and school security would be able to clear out the vagabonds who live in the wooded area on campus and off.

Vanessa - 08/19/2020

The school had small classes and there were plenty of opportunities to join clubs and other activities. The classes are really flexible and I never had an issue getting an appointment with a professor or simply walking in during their open office hours.

Kiera - 08/01/2020

I love Highline, I am extremely thankful to get the chance to attend at this point in time, and will always feel appreciative of my time here. Also, being a student worker on campus is great, and has allowed me to grow and prepare myself for my career and transfer. All the professors are great, and we are always open to discussion with them. There is a lot of course options for everyone, and have a good spread of availability and financial aid.

Ashley - 04/30/2020

Has a very diverse student body. I've learned a lot from the people that I've encountered alone. The professors are also understanding and knowledgable for the most part. I've had some bad staff and professor experiences but for the most part, it has been pretty positive. I think using websites like "Rate my Professor" can really help you in choosing a professor suited to you though. I also enjoy the campus activities. There are many events hosted throughout the school year. Emails are sent out frequently regarding upcoming events. However, everything moves quickly and it's hard to meet people. There isn't a big sports culture either, so if that's something important to a student, it might not be the right fit. The school can feel somewhat disconnected sometimes because of these two things. Everyone is working on their own thing and most students aren't there full-time. A lot of students still work a job(s), go to high school, or have other circumstances stopping them from being as involved in school as they could be.

Highline College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Highline College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Highline College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The advice that I would give myself is that it's okay to be unsure about what you want to do, but you still need to have a plan. Meet with a High School counselor or an advisor from a college you're thinking about, but make a plan with someone. It's important to get an idea of what stepping stones you'll need to take to get to a general goal, even if you don't know the specifics. The details will come later, when you become more and more sure about (or should I say you discover) what you want to do. It's okay to not have every answer right now as long as you're moving in a positive direction. It's important to meet with a counselor because they know the details about what classes you need to take, what grades you need to get and what the prerequisites to certain classes are. You don't need to stress yourself out about learning a new confusing system when you have someone who has mastered it and can tell you exactly what you should and shouldn't do.

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  3. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I think the people who have choosen Education as their major should attend Central Washington University.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    They've all come from different backgrounds with unique stories, interests, values and experiences, but they all have the same goal that I do.

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  5. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I can't think of a single thing I wish I would have known before coming to Highline. I truly believe that once a person makes the decision to go to college, they should embrace it and start their learning process immediately. It is the experiences that occur while in college that really mold someone as a student and future graduate. No amount of research or understanding is going to prepare a person for the college experience. My advice is to jump in with both feet and start swimming!

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The school is great, open, accomodating and welcoming with many ways to get involved and tons of resources to look for.

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I love the professors here. They actually do care about their students. I have found, in every quarter, a professor more different from the last, but they always have one thing in common, and that is the well-being of their students. They make sure that everyone has the opportunity to achieve and gain excellence. They strive to encourage you from class work to understanding life outside of class. The professors are the soul of Highline Community College and HCC would be nothing without them!

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The location is centrally located, the instructors are very personable and friendly and they have a genuine concern for their students getting a good education. The process to enroll was so easy and everyone was so helpful in getting everything taken care of.

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    They still require some admissions and financial aid forms to be delivered in person. It would be much easier if everything was done online.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My school is best known for having a high percentage of students completing their program, prerequisite, certificate, or of that similarity, here.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    People who have severe social anxiety, as class participation and intereaction is highly encouraged here.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I love it there, the cafe is very cozy, really good programs, most diverse college ever!

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating is that when you go to a big college you seem to get discouraged when you finds out everything is not what you thought it would be. The thought of you meeting new people and starting over is frustrating. In all, you'll find yourself adjusting and becoming accustom to things that you would have never thought you would before.

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Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

6,750

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

2%

Out-Of-State

98%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
15%
% Black or African-American
11%
% Hispanic/Latino
13%
% White or Caucasian
30%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

53% of students attending Highline College receive some sort of financial aid. 37% were awarded federal grants. While 5% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$4,265

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$825

Books and Supplies

$10,140

Room and Board

15,230

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$5,859
$30 - $48K
$6,284
$48 - $75K
$8,984
$75 - $110K
$13,771
$110K & UP
$13,771

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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