Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Huntingdon)

  • The Pennsylvania Highlands Community  College, Huntingdon Education Center provides high-quality educational opportunities to residents of Huntingdon County and surrounding areas. Degree opportunities include accounting, business administration, criminal justice, education, healthcare technology specialist and general studies.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Huntingdon)
(PA) Community College Avg.
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
59 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Huntingdon) diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.68.
Total Enrollment
n/a
461 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
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15:1
# Full-Time Students
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325 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
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298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
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10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
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330 students
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
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11%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
n/a
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
10%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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36%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
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$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
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$6,260
Acceptance Rate
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78%
SAT Reading
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460
SAT Math
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470
SAT Writing
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435
ACT Composite
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20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2006 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215-662-5606. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency, which is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.
Profile last updated: 12/24/2024

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $11,723 per year for in-state students and $15,818 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,231 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Walnut Hill College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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