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Highline Community College

2400 S 240th St, Seattle, WA 98198

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Highline Community College School Description

We deliver innovative education and training opportunities to foster your personal and professional success in our multicultural world and global economy. We help you build a better future.

Highline Community College is nationally and internationally recognized as a premier community college, a reputation earned through the development of an institutional culture that values innovation, globalization of curriculum, and community participation. Highline is one of 34 community and technical colleges in the state of Washington.

Highline Community College was founded in 1961 as the first community college in King County. It serves approximately 16,900 students and has in excess of 350,000 alumni. The current campus was built in 1964 with additional buildings added in following years to meet student and technology needs.

Highline offers associate degrees that provide preparation for transfer to four-year colleges or universities along with Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees and/or certificates in approximately 40 professional-technical education programs, designed to help students succeed in today’s marketplace. Highline also offers pre-college, basic education, short-term training programs and continuing education.

Clubs and organizations have been organized by students with common interests and career goals. Clubs offer a comfortable atmosphere for students to meet others, have fun, and gain leadership skills! Highline currently has over 40 recognized clubs.

Highline’s main campus is located on an 80-acre wooded site in the Pacific Northwest, 20 minutes south of downtown Seattle. Perched on a hill in Des Moines, Washington, the main campus overlooks beautiful Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Classes are also provided at a campus in Federal Way, the Marine Science and Technology Center at Redondo Beach, and additional service-area locations such as Burien and White Center.

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Highline Community College

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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 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 Space 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 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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Quick Facts

Location:
Northwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
70%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 3,065
Students Receiving Aid:
26%
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Highline Community College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Highline Community College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 70%
Part-Time 30%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 51%
Other 20%
Asian 15%
African-American 10%
Hispanic 4%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 99%
Out-of-State 1%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Washington 99%
Montana 0%
Colorado 0%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Highline Community College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 2,676 $ 3,065  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,145 $ 2,145  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 531 $ 920  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,817 18%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,020 20%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,265 3%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,176 9%  
Any Aid:
   26%  

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