Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
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At Pennsylvania Highlands, we are proud of our ability to offer you a high-quality, affordable education that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's competitive job market or in further advanced education. We offer over 30 associate degrees, diplomas and certificates in areas including Business, Liberal Arts, Public Service, Science, and Technology to assist you in reaching your unique goals. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Cambria County, PA | - |
| 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 | 594 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 666 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,260 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 79% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 53% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,239 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 17% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $968 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 8% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,196 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 56% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,259 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College grants admissions to individuals who have successfully earned a high school diploma or a GED high school equivalency. We accept applications year round and admits students on a rolling basis. All students applying are encouraged to contact a representative from the Admissions Office to ensure accurate completion of the application and appropriate goals are established.
- Profile last updated: 07/01/2008.
In the News:
- IN BRIEF | Pedestrian struck by van in Johnstown (The Tribune-Democrat)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 04:02:53 am
A Johnstown woman was injured in a van-pedestrian accident on Valley Pike near Central Avenue around 3:20 p.m. Thursday. The pedestrian, Joyce Ann Petrilla, who is in her mid-40s, was seriously injured and taken to Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown police said. A condition report was not available. - Local briefs 10/22/09 (The Tribune-Democrat)
posted on October 22, 2009 at 03:18:13 am
A Johnstown man will face Cambria County Court action on charges he conspired with a cashier to cheat a Richland Township store out of thousands of dollars. - Community colleges see enrollment surge (The Tribune-Democrat)
posted on October 3, 2009 at 04:37:40 am
JOHNSTOWN — Enrollment is surging at community colleges throughout the state, with Pennsylvania Highlands Community College among schools recording the largest increases. - Locations, attractions, businesses draw people to region's county seats (Altoona Mirror)
posted on September 28, 2009 at 04:11:29 am
Even on a Monday afternoon, the streets and sidewalks of downtown Bedford are busy. Some are shopping for antiques and fall fashions; others are eating lunch. Some are just hanging out, enjoying the mild September temperatures, and some are exploring the town for the first time - a group of Dutch tourists on a cross-country bus tour snap photos and shoot video in the town square. - IN BRIEF | Traffic accident kills Homer City man (The Tribune-Democrat)
posted on June 27, 2009 at 04:20:03 am
PITTSBURGH – An Indiana County man died Friday at Allegheny General Hospital from injuries sustained in a wreck at about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Media reports identified the deceased driver as Joshua McCloskey, 30, of Homer City.
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Near By Schools:
- Cambria Rowe Business College - 220 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Commonwealth Technical Institute - 248 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
- Cambria Rowe Business College - 116 students - 24.0 mi. away - view location
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