Highline Community College is nationally and internationally recognized as a premier community college, a reputation earned through the development of an institutional culture that values innovation, globalization of curriculum, and community participation. It is one of 34 community and technical colleges in the state of Washington.
School Highlights
Highline College serves 5,829 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is same as the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 5,829 students
In-state tuition: $4,000
Out-state tuition: $4,401
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 75%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Highline College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Highline College diversity score of 0.84 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,829 students
4,003 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
3,140 students
2,116 students
# Part-Time Students
2,689 students
1,887 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
511 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,140 students
2,116 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,689 students
1,887 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
160 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
18%
8%
% Hispanic
12%
14%
% Black
12%
5%
% White
25%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
8%
% Non Resident races
10%
6%
% Unknown races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.84
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.2%
2.2%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,300
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,000 is less than the state average of $4,559. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,401 is less than the state average of $7,740. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,000
$4,559
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,401
$7,740
Tuition Notes
3 qtrs, 15 credits
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
48%
67%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,486
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 5,829 students
In-state tuition: $4,000
Out-state tuition: $4,401
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 75%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For King County, WA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,098 per year for in-state students and $7,784 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
