- Highland Community College is an open-admissions institution serving residents and non-residents of the state of Kansas. We offer you an excellent array of opportunities to make choices, both academically and with extracurricular activities.
School Highlights
Highland Community College serves 3,738 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is same as the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 3,738 students
- In-state tuition: $3,870
- Out-state tuition: $3,870
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 26%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Highland Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 240 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Highland Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
240 staff
155 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Highland Community College has grown by 30% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Highland Community College diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,738 students
2,057 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,308 students
606 students
# Part-Time Students
2,430 students
1,451 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
373 students
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,308 students
569 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,430 students
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
417 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
74%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,700
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,870 is more than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,870 is less than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,870
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,870
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,250
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DanceFootball
SoftballTrack and Field
Volleyball
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The most important people in ensuring the quality of your academic life at HCC are the faculty. Just as they are prepared to assist you in the classroom with quality instruction, they will also be involved with you outside the classroom as advisors, intramural opponents, and friends. The Highland Community College Adult Education Program, in collaboration with multiple service agencies and educational institutions in Northeast Kansas, enables undereducated area adults to further their education and thus improve the quality of their lives by providing meaningful educational opportunities and support services. Highland Community College offers a variety of allied health courses for college credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Highland Community College cost?
Highland Community College's tuition is approximately $3,870 for In-State students and $3,870 for Out-State students.
What sports does Highland Community College offer?
Highland Community College offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Highland Community College's ranking?
Highland Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Largest student body.
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