Highland Community College (Freeport)
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%.
Top Placements
Highland Community College (Freeport) places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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 |
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
The nearest community college to Highland Community College (Freeport) is Sauk Valley Community College (29.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,211 students | 29.50 Mi173 Illinois Rt 2
Dixon,  IL  61021
(815) 288-5511 29.502,211 - Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career CollegePrivate, for profit434 students | 32.80 Mi1130 South Alpine Road
Rockford,  IL  61108
(815) 965-8616 32.80434 - Rasmussen College-IllinoisPrivate, for profit1,580 students | 34.30 Mi6000 East State Street, 4th Floor
Rockford,  IL  61108
(815) 316-4800 34.301,580 - Rock Valley CollegePublic7,737 students | 34.60 Mi3301 N Mulford Rd
Rockford,  IL  61114
(815) 921-7821 34.607,737 - 105 students | 36.80 Mi701 Portland Ave
Morrison,  IL  61270
(815) 772-7218 36.80105
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