Highline Community College

2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198-9800
Tel: (206)878-3710
Public | 7,067 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Highline Community College serves 7,067 students (55% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body.
  • Highline Community College is one of 13 community colleges within King County, WA.

School Overview:
Highline Community College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 275 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 7,067 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:26 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,885 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 3,182 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 18% 2%
% Hawaiian		 2% 1%
% Hispanic		 8% 6%
% Black		 14% 15%
% White		 51% 62%
% Two or more races		 7% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $3,135 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $3,534 $8,679
 
Tuition 3135
Tuition Notes 3 qtrs, 15 credits

School Notes:

  • 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.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association, Other National Athletic Association

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