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Highline Community College

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Des Moines, WA
  • 520 reviews
C+
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  1. Academics
    C
  2. Value
    B-
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    C-
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    C+
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    NG
  10. Campus Food
    NG
  11. Student Life
    B-
  12. Safety
    B-
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Highline CC is a public college located in Des Moines, Washington in the Seattle Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,802 undergraduate students. The Highline CC acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Early Childhood Education, and Health Aides and Attendants. Graduating 33% of students, Highline CC alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $28,400.
About Highline Community College...
Athletic Division
NWAC
Athletic Conference
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Address
2400 S 240th St
Des Moines, WA 98198
Website
highline.edu
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Highline Community College Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
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SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$0
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Cost

Net Price
$7,746/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $5,859/ year
  • $30-48k
    $6,284/ year
  • $49-75k
    $8,984/ year
  • $76-110k
    $13,771/ year
  • $110k+
    $13,771/ year
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Academics

Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
74%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.54 responses
62%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.50 responses
64%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.50 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    683 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    161 Graduates
  • Health Aides and Attendants
    130 Graduates
  • Business
    123 Graduates
  • Nursing Assistant
    113 Graduates
  • Nursing
    80 Graduates
  • Mental and Social Health Services
    63 Graduates
  • Medical Assistant
    61 Graduates
  • Community Health Services and Counseling
    40 Graduates
  • Physical Sciences
    40 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,802Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
3%
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
33%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
82%
National
83%

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Students to professors ratio is around 7:1 I believe, the office hours are usually pretty helpful. And you will definitely be meeting all kinds of students here, it is probably more diverse than you could imagine. There are many academic success center in the Library to help students. And there are lots of LGBTQ safe zone on campus! In conclusion, I would say this college is a place that if you have good control of yourself and know the resources, you will have quite a success. For me there isn't much things I can complain about, apart from some drowsy professors in the math department. And just a general advice, if you are an international student or for any reason living in a host family, always talk to International students program and the home stay company if you have any concerns!
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I rated 5 stars for my school. This is a very diverse campus in WA. I like the people I have met in here. They are very friendly and responsible for us. I like the professors and instructors who have taught us in class. They give us chances to speak in class, they have office hours for us to came in and ask questions. Some instructors only have limited office hours. If it is passed, it is just passed. I wish they could have more office hours in different times in the week. It would be more helpful for our academics! : )
Lots of diversity at Highline Community College. Great teachers for the most part but definitely use www.ratemyprofessors.com - for sure. I appreciate the library most of all - it is extensive and used for many purposes. I believe it is 5 floors! The Student Union is a great facility. I've had only positive experiences with the Bookstore, but make sure to check Amazon to see if you can rent your school books. It is worth it and they have plenty of options.