Highland Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	471
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	39%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Highland, Kansas, Highland Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Highland Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Highland Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Highland Community College is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Highland Community College is 39% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Highland Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,570

Cost of attendance at Highland Community College in 2022 for students from Kansas.

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Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,570

Cost of attendance at Highland Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Highland Community College received on average $5,547 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,547

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	222	56%	$5,043	$1,119,619
Other Federal Grant	264	66%	$4,537	$1,197,804
State Grant/Scholarships	72	18%	$1,235	$88,920
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	264	66%	$2,354	$621,462
Total Grant & Scholarships	344	86%	$5,547	$1,908,186

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Highland Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Highland Community College students is 41.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.2%.

41.5%

African American 39.8% 35 students
white 45.9% 117 students
unknown 36.4% 4 students
hispanic 34.6% 9 students
Mixed Race 25.0% 8 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Highland Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Highland Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Credit for military training

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