Highline College

2400 S 240th St
Des Moines, WA 98198
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Highline College Photo #1 - Looking west from the plaza outside the library and student union.
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Highline College Photo #1 - Looking west from the plaza outside the library and student union.
Highline College Photo #2 - Highline Student Union
Highline College Photo #3 - Highline Student Union Bistro
Highline College Photo #4 - View from the Outreach Building of the Totem outside Student Services/Admissions, Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains.
  • 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 6,310 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Top Rankings

Highline College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Washington for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 534 teachers has grown by 102% over five years.
Highline College(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's DominantBaccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty534 staff353 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Highline College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Highline College diversity score of 0.84 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment6,310 students4,700 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio12:113:1
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# Full-Time Students3,345 students2,313 students
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# Part-Time Students2,965 students2,387 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		160140
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
16%
7%
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% Hispanic
15%
15%
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% Black
14%
5%
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% White
24%
47%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
13%
8%
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% Non Resident races
6%
4%
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% Unknown races
11%
12%
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Diversity Score0.840.73
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College Completion Rate
32%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$38,300$36,400
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,000 is less than the state average of $4,058. 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 $7,211. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$4,000$4,058
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,401$7,211
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Tuition Notes3 qtrs, 15 credits
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid49%64%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,117$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,469$6,267
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • 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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Highline College is Pima Medical Institute-Renton (7.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Pima Medical Institute-Renton
    Public
    717 students | 7.10 Mi555 South Renton Village Place Suite 110
    Renton, WA 98057
    (425) 228-9600     7.10717
  • Green River College
    Public
    8,435 students | 7.70 Mi12401 SE 320th St
    Auburn, WA 98092
    (253) 833-9111     7.708,435
  • Renton Technical College
    Public
    3,755 students | 9.40 Mi3000 NE Fourth St
    Renton, WA 98056
    (425) 235-2352     9.403,755
  • Bates Technical College
    Bates Technical College Photo - Dental Assisting students learn in a real-world dental office, open to the public.
    Public
    4,377 students | 11.50 Mi1101 S Yakima Ave
    Tacoma, WA 98405
    (253) 680-7000     11.504,377
  • South Seattle College
    Public
    6,141 students | 11.60 Mi6000 16th Ave SW
    Seattle, WA 98106
    (206) 934-5300     11.606,141
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 6,310 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,000
  • Out-state tuition: $4,401
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 76%
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Did You Know?
For King County, WA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,939 per year for in-state students and $7,208 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

King County, WA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in King County, WA is Highline College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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