- 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 Stats (2023-24)
- 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
58 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Huntingdon) diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.59.
Total Enrollment
n/a
448 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
282 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
166 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
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312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
297 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
n/a
61%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
11%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
59%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Huntingdon) often compared to?
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Huntingdon)is often viewed alongside schools like ASPIRA City College by visitors of our site.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Huntingdon) is YTI Career Institute-Altoona (17.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
YTI Career Institute-Altoona
Private for-profit
3200 Pleasant Boulevard, Suite A
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 201-2208
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 201-2208
17.8 miles
| 59 students
South Hills School of Business & Technology
Private for-profit
480 Waupelani Dr
State College, PA 16801
(814) 234-7755
State College, PA 16801
(814) 234-7755
23.2 miles
| 307 students
101 Community College Way
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-6400
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-6400
43.7 miles
| 2,752 students
Commonwealth Technical Institute
Private not-for-profit
727 Goucher St
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8200
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 255-8200
48.3 miles
| 133 students
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, PA 17237
(717) 749-6000
Mont Alto, PA 17237
(717) 749-6000
51.6 miles
| 830 students
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