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