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2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032-9341
p. 815-235-6121
w. www.highland.edu

Highland Community College

Freeport, IL

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Ranks 95th in Illinois and 2885th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Associate's — Public Rural-serving Medium
UndergraduateAssociates
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationMixed part/full-time two-year
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate two-year
Size & SettingSmall two-year

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringAssociate's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District1716

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Highland Community College?
4171st for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $2,016 $3,360 $3,360
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $168 $168 $168
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $84 $140 $140
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $3,184 $4,528 $4,528
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $12,506 $13,850 $13,850
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $6,884 $8,228 $8,228

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $2,340 $2,034 $3,870 $3,282 $3,870 $3,282
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $900(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,084(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,700(N/C)
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,700(N/C)

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Highland Community College use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record N/A /  N/A /  N/A
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresN/A
TOEFLN/A
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Highland Community College accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NJCAA

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm CapacityN/A
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Highland Community College 5266th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Highland Community College?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Highland Community College.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Freeport, IL 61032-9341
Surrounding communityDistant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
Total Population32,632 (27,151 urban / 5,481 rural)
Households13,636 (2.34 people per house)
Median Household Income$38,054
Families8,778 (2.92 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 32 10 8 4 618 672
Accounting 12 12
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 2 12 14
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 4 4
Agricultural Business and Management, General 2 10 12
Agricultural Production Operations, General 2 2
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 2 12 14
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 4 4
Biological and Physical Sciences 4 2 144 150
Business Administration and Management, General 2 2
Child Care Provider/Assistant 12 12
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 2 2
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 18 18
Engineering, General 4 4
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 8 8
General Studies 8 14 22
Graphic Design 2 14 16
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 6 6
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 2 2
Industrial Technology/Technician 2 10 12
Information Technology 2 10 12
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 8 4 4 170 186
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 4 4 50 58
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 4 4
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 2 10 12
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist 2 2
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist 2 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 60 62
Teacher Assistant/Aide 6 6
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 4 4
Welding Technology/Welder 8 8

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Highland Community College 772nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $70,665 ($71,847 male / $67,664 female)
Number of FT Faculty 46 (33 male / 13 female)
Number of PT Faculty 115
FT Faculty Ratio 0.4 : 1
Total Benefits $346,755

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