Highline Community College

Quick Facts

Location: Northwest
Setting: Large City Setting
Type: Public
Size: Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
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Highline Community College From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Highline Community College is a junior college located in Des Moines, Washington, south of Seattle, Washington. Highline was founded in 1961 as the first community college in King County. The main campus is located on 80 acres of hilltop land that overlook Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains to the west. Currently there are approximately 10,000 students and 350,000 alumni of the college.

History

Highline was founded in 1961 and the first junior college in King County. The current campus in Des Moines was built in 1964. Eventually, a Federal Way, Washington campus was built, as well as the Marine Science and Technology Center.

President

After being named interim president on November 16, 2006 following the termination of former President Dr. Priscilla Bell's contract by the college board of trustees, Dr. Jack Bermingham was named permanent president of the college by the board in May of 2008.

Demographics

The demographics of Highline are diverse due to both the local population and the acceptance of international students. As of 2007, 52% of all students are categorized as White, 18% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 16% African American, 13% Hispanic/Latino, and 1% Native American. The total number credit and non-credit students is 15,049, while 60% of those are credit students. The student body is 62% female and 38% male.

Accreditation

Highline has several nationally accredited programs of study. The college itself is accredited by the Commission on Colleges and Universities of the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities. The Nursing program is accredited by National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission. The Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The Medical Assistant program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs and the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment. The Paralegal program is also approved by the American Bar Association.

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Students & Campus Life
Full Time Students: 70%
Athletic Programs: Unavailable
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Expenses
Average Tuition: $ 7,830
Students Receiving Aid: 32%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 70%
Part-Time 30%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 56%
Asian 16%
Other 13%
African-American 11%
Hispanic 4%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 99%
Out-of-State 1%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Washington 99%
Oregon 0%
Georgia 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 2,460 $ 7,830  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,819 $ 6,600  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 525 $ 919  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,805 23%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,663 22%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,735 3%  
Student Loans:
$ 1,602 11%  
Any Aid:
  32%  

Degree Programs at Highline Community College

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Highline Community College

Career Education Majors

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