Highland Community College
About Highland Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Highland Community College teaches in Freeport, in the far northwestern corner of Illinois. Nursing and the sciences are its largest programs.
Founded
1962
Location
Freeport, Illinois
Students
931
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
44.9%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,936
Out-of-state: $7,360
Avg Net Price
$5,713
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$37,928
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
44.9% complete their degree within three years
Retention
69.6%
Transfer Out
17%
Teaching Quality
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
50.8%
$/Student
$10.5K
Class Size
Medium
While 44.9% finish in 4 years, 69.6% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,936
In-State
$7,360
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$725
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,161
After Financial Aid
$5,713
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$3,598
Receive Grants
31.6%
Take Loans
5.2%
Tuition is $4,936/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $5,713.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Highland Community College fund their education.
While in School
31.6%
Get Grants
Free money
5.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,244
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,029
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$85/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,029, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Highland Community College.
Gender
61.3%
Female
39%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
931
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.4%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
25.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 61% of the student body. 48.4% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 5.2% international students add diversity to the campus.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
931
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Highland Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 153 student athletes, about 16% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
153
16% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
69% / 31%
106
Men
47
Women
4
Men's Teams
4
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Highland Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$37,928
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$30K
103 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$62K
34 grads
1yr Earnings
Biological and Physical Sciences
$41K
31 grads
4yr Earnings
Agricultural Business and Management
—
8 grads
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services
—
4 grads
Engineering, General
—
4 grads
Median earnings are $38K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.