Highline Community College
2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198-9800 - 
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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. It is one of 34 community and technical colleges in the state of Washington. ...
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- Community College Avg.
| County | King County, WA | - |
| Title IV Eligible | YES | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 3,613 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 3,016 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 6,629 students | 2,213 students |
| Tuition | 2925 | - |
| Tuition Notes | 1 year, full-time | - |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 40% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 19% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,390 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 19% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,100 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 10% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $900 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 9% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,950 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Highline was founded in 1961 as the first community college in King County. With approximately 10,000 students and 350,000 alumni, it is one of the state's largest institutions of higher education.
- Highline offers you the opportunity to complete the first two years of a four-year bachelor's degree and to learn important skills that will help you achieve your career goals. Our services and programs include academic transfer programs of study, occupational degrees and certificates, career and academic support services, professional development, customized training, personal enrichment, workforce training and employment security assistance.
- Highline Community College offers three degree and three certificate choices: Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Certificate of Completion (CC), Certificate of Arts and Sciences (CAS) and Certificate of Proficiency.
- Highline Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges and Universities of the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.
- Profile last updated: 10/19/2009.
In the News:
- Coeur d'Alene Press (Coeur d'Alene Press)
posted on March 9, 2010 at 05:14:33 pm
Whether it's on the professional or the collegiate level, a team in the Northwest is about to do something great and capture a championship this year. WITHIN THE 5A boys and girls ranks, each of the three local schools (Coeur d'Alene, Lake City and Post Falls) could have a legitimate shot at a state title, as long as they don't beat up on each other in the regional tournament. Unfortunately ... - McCovey aims for national title (The Daily Triplicate)
posted on February 27, 2010 at 02:28:27 pm
Former Warrior top-ranked JC wrestler in U.S. A national wrestling title is within striking distance for Roger “Bronc” McCovey. McCovey, a 2009 Del Norte High School graduate and the two-time undefeated California high school heavyweight champion, is competing in the National Junior College Athletic Association Men’s Wrestling Championship. The two-day event begins today in Des Moines, Iowa ... - Cards wing toward nationals - Fri, 26 Feb 2010 PST (The Spokesman-Review)
posted on February 26, 2010 at 08:20:53 am
It wasn’t easy in Des Moines, Wash. It certainly won’t be easy in Des Moines, Iowa. The North Idaho College wresting team, fresh from winning its 10th consecutive Region 18 title on Feb. 13 at Highline Community College near Seattle, goes for its 14th national title at the NJCAA tournament this weekend at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Iowa. - State legislators conduct jobs forum in Kent; deem it a success (Kent Reporter)
posted on February 23, 2010 at 02:58:08 am
Steve Armstrong perked up when he heard about temporary jobs for the U.S. Census Bureau at a community jobs forum hosted by local state legislators Feb. 20 at Kent City Hall. - Senior year a good one for former Chugiak standout Kelsey Griffin (Fairbanks Daily News-Miner)
posted on February 18, 2010 at 08:42:54 am
Redshirting last season for the University of Nebraska women’s basketball team gave Kelsey Griffin an appreciation for her head coach, Connie Yori. “I gained a whole new appreciation for what the ...
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