Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Highlands 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 Pennsylvania Highlands 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.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,820

Cost of attendance at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,330

Cost of attendance at Pennsylvania Highlands 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.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College received on average $5,349 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.

$5,349

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	94	58%	$4,525	$425,384
Other Federal Grant	94	58%	$4,666	$438,584
State Grant/Scholarships	77	48%	$1,800	$138,567
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	7	4%	$1,607	$11,250
Total Grant & Scholarships	110	68%	$5,349	$588,401

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pennsylvania Highlands 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 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College students is 37.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.9%.

37.9%

white 39.2% 71 students
unknown 40.0% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Pennsylvania Highlands 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

Pennsylvania Highlands 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

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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