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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,310 students
In-state tuition: $4,000
Out-state tuition: $4,401
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 76%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 Enrollment
6,310 students
4,700 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,345 students
2,313 students
# Part-Time Students
2,965 students
2,387 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
160 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
14%
5%
% White
24%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
13%
8%
% Non Resident races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
11%
12%
Diversity Score
0.84
0.73
College Completion Rate
32%
30%
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 $4,058. 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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,401
$7,211
Tuition Notes
3 qtrs, 15 credits
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
49%
64%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,117
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,469
$6,267
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 6,310 students
In-state tuition: $4,000
Out-state tuition: $4,401
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 76%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
