Highland Community College

Highland Community College is a public community college located in Freeport, IL. It offers 70 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,976 for Illinois residents and $7,120 for out-of-state students at Highland Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($12,223) of public community colleges in Illinois.
It has 1,184 students that are lower than the average population (3,349 students) of community colleges in Illinois. In addition, 126 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Illinois community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $30,100.
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Academic Overview

Highland Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Freeport, Illinois. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,976 for Illinois residents and $7,120 for other students on average. It offers 70 degree programs through 20 Certificate, 28 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $30,100.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address2998 W Pearl City Rd, Freeport, IL
Phone815-235-6121
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$6,976
Out-of-State$7,120
Student Population »1,184 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »49%
Transfer-out Rate10%
Retention Rate66% (Full-time)
45% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$4,865
Students to Faculty11:1 (9.09%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$30,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,976 for Illinois residents and $7,120 for out-of-state students at Highland Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($12,223) over public community colleges in Illinois.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Highland Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Illinois community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$6,976$7,120
Books & Supplies$720
Off-Campus Living Costs$11,883
Average Financial Aid$4,865
Cost of Attendance$19,579$19,723
After Financial Aid$14,714$14,858
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$30,100
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Highland Community College$6,976$7,120
Public Community Colleges in Illinois$9,678$12,223
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,939$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Highland Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 20 Certificate, 28 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs2028NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agricultural Business and ManagementNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production Operations8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Equestrian/Equine Studies2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Communications Technologies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Information TechnologyNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Early Childhood Education and TeachingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Mathematics Teacher EducationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Energy Management and Systems Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Work and Family Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care Provider/AssistantNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies98 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 103 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 16 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Biological and Physical SciencesNOT OFFERED 62 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Welding Technology/WelderNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Visual and Performing Arts program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Graphic DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/TranscriptionistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 35 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
AccountingNOT OFFERED 2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial ScienceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Retailing and Retail OperationsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,184 students at Highland Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 456 male students and 747 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,203581622
Male Students456238218
Female Students747343404

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Highland Community College, there are 1,184 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 552 students were attending classes through distance learning (126 students are enrolled exclusively and 426 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,184
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses126
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses426
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses632
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