Highland Community College (Freeport)

2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032-9341

Tel: (815)235-6121

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 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.
Highland Community College (Freeport) is the only community colleges within Stephenson County, IL.
The nearest community college is Sauk Valley Community College (31.40 miles away).

	Highland Community College (Freeport)	(IL) 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
Total Faculty	77 staff	123 staff

The student population of 1,730 has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has declined by 27% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,730 students	3,818 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	22:1	36:1

# Full-Time Students	965 students	1,205 students

# Part-Time Students	765 students	2,613 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	2%	-
% Asian	-	4%

% Hispanic	1%	15%

% Black	6%	14%

% White	87%	61%

% Two or more races	3%	1%

% Unknown races	1%	5%

Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.24	0.58

College Completion Rate	28%	25%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$30,300	$32,200

The public in-state tuition of $4,911 is less than the state average of $7,937. 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 $10,775. The out-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,911	$7,937

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,151	$10,775

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	78%	82%

Median Debt for Graduates	$7,950	$7,862

Median Debt for Dropouts	$3,700	$4,000

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.