Highland Community College
About Highland Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Highland Community College was founded in 1858, the oldest college in Kansas, and teaches in the far northeastern corner of the state with dormitories on its campus. It sends close to a third of its students on to a four-year college.
Founded
1858
Location
Highland, Kansas
Students
1,279
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
38.5%
Below national average
Tuition
$4,080
Per year
Avg Net Price
$10,454
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,291
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
38.5% complete their degree within three years
Retention
40.1%
Transfer Out
32%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$3.6K
Class Size
Medium
The 38.5% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,080
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$8,996
Books & Supplies
$1,362
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,914
After Financial Aid
$10,454
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,552
Receive Grants
20.4%
Take Loans
14.9%
The total cost of attendance runs about $17,914/yr, including $8,996 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $10,454.
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
20.4%
Get Grants
Free money
14.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$29,737
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$8,277
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$88/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $8,277, 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
55%
Female
45%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,279
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
18%
Age 25+
Men make up the majority at 45% of the student body. 45% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
1,279
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
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Highland Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 299 student athletes, about 23% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Football
Student Athletes
299
23% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
70% / 30%
208
Men
91
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
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
$41,291
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$23K
98 grads
1yr Earnings
Education, General
—
65 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
29 grads
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
—
10 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
3 grads
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
—
2 grads
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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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.