Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
- At Pennsylvania Highlands, we are proud of our ability to offer you a high-quality, affordable education that provides the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's competitive job market or in further advanced education. We offer over 35 associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a variety of areas to assist you in reaching your goals.
School Highlights
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College serves 2,752 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,752 students
- In-state tuition: $8,130
- Out-state tuition: $11,466
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 16%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 137 teachers has grown by 174% over five years.
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
137 staff
56 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five years.
The Pennsylvania Highlands Community College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,752 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
748 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
2,004 students
146 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
314 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
84%
56%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
College Completion Rate
35%
56%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,900
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $8,130 is less than the state average of $10,168. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,466 is less than the state average of $14,356. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$8,130
$10,168
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,466
$14,356
Tuition Notes
In-State tuition listed is the non-sponsored rate.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,214
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,225
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
86%
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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Anime/Video Gaming Club, Blair Center Activities Club, Bowling Club, Care Club, Cheer/Spirit/Dance, CRU, Ebensburg Center Activities Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Huntingdon Center Activities Club, Media Production Club, Music Club (Acapella), Phi Theta Kappa, Psychology Club, Rotaract Club, Sigma Alpha Pi, Somerset Center Activities Club, Student Veterans Association, Trojan Ambassador Club, Yes You Can
Anime/Video Gaming Club, Blair Center Activities Club, Bowling Club, Care Club, Cheer/Spirit/Dance, CRU, Ebensburg Center Activities Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Huntingdon Center Activities Club, Media Production Club, Music Club (Acapella), Phi Theta Kappa, Psychology Club, Rotaract Club, Sigma Alpha Pi, Somerset Center Activities Club, Student Veterans Association, Trojan Ambassador Club, Yes You Can
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Pennsylvania Highlands Community College grants admission to individuals who have successfully earned a high school diploma or a GED high school equivalency. We accept applications year round and admit students on a rolling basis. All students applying are encouraged to contact a representative from the Admissions Office to ensure accurate completion of the application and appropriate goals are established.
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