Highland Community College (Freeport)

2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032-9341
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Tel: (815)235-6121
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  • Highland Community college is committed to shaping the future of our communities by providing quality education and learning opportunities through programs and services that encourage the personal and professional growth of the people of northwestern Illinois.
School Highlights
  • Highland Community College (Freeport) serves 1,730 students (56% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
  • Highland Community College (Freeport) is the only community colleges within Stephenson County, IL.
  • The nearest community college to Highland Community College (Freeport) is Sauk Valley Community College (29.5 miles away).

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Highland Community College (Freeport) places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Highland Community College (Freeport)(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty77 staff123 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Highland Community College (Freeport) has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Highland Community College (Freeport) diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,730 students3,999 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio22:135:1
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# Full-Time Students965 students1,386 students
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# Part-Time Students765 students2,613 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
-
% Asian		-
4%
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% Hispanic
1%
16%
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% Black
6%
14%
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% White
87%
60%
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% Two or more races
3%
1%
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score0.240.59
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College Completion Rate
28%
25%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,300$31,800
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $4,911 is less than the state average of $7,978. The in-state tuition has grown by 29% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $5,151 is less than the state average of $10,454. The out-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,911$7,978
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,151$10,454
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid78%82%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,950$7,736
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,700$4,000
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Highland Community College offers more than 60 programs of applied and transfer degrees, community education and business training. In addition to comprehensive academic programming, Highland provides theatre, art and music opportunities for the community. Highland Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association’s Academic Quality Improvement Program. Located in Freeport and Elizabeth, Highland is conveniently positioned in the tri-state region with access to several major metropolitan areas. For more information about Highland Community College, call 815.235.6121 or visit www.highland.edu. 

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Sauk Valley Community College
    Public
    2,211 students | 29.50 Mi173 Illinois Rt 2
    Dixon,  IL  61021
    (815)288-5511     29.502,211
  • Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career College
    Private, for profit
    434 students | 32.80 Mi1130 South Alpine Road
    Rockford,  IL  61108
    (815)965-8616     32.80434
  • Rasmussen College-Illinois
    Private, for profit
    1,580 students | 34.30 Mi6000 East State Street, 4th Floor
    Rockford,  IL  61108
    (815)316-4800     34.301,580
  • Rock Valley College
    Public
    7,737 students | 34.60 Mi3301 N Mulford Rd
    Rockford,  IL  61114
    (815)921-7821     34.607,737
  • Morrison Institute of Technology
    Morrison Institute of Technology Photo
    Private, non-profit
    105 students | 36.80 Mi701 Portland Ave
    Morrison,  IL  61270
    (815)772-7218     36.80105
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 1,730 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,911
  • Out-state tuition: $5,151
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 13%
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For Illinois public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,978 per year for in-state students and $10,454 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,527 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Illinois is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Illinois community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Illinois is Kendall College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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