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 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 (31.4 miles away).

School Overview

	Highland Community College (Freeport)	(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	77 staff	123 staff

The student population of Highland Community College (Freeport) has declined by 16% 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 grown by 8% over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,730 students	3,999 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	22:1	35:1

# Full-Time Students	965 students	1,386 students

# Part-Time Students	765 students	2,613 students


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

% Hispanic	1%	16%

% Black	6%	14%

% White	87%	60%

% Two or more races	3%	1%

% Unknown races	1%	5%

Diversity Score	0.24	0.59

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 $7,978. 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

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,151	$10,454

% 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.

The nearest community college to Highland Community College (Freeport) is Sauk Valley Community College (31.4 miles away).