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IPEDS ID: 235431
OPE ID: 00378100
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Highline College
2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, Washington 98198-9800
General information:  (206) 878-3710
Website:  www.highline.edu
Type:  4-year, primarily associate's, Public
Awards offered:  Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Campus setting:  Suburb: Large
Campus housing:  No
Student population:  6,824 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  14 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionsadmissions.highline.edu/
Apply Onlinewww.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx
Financial Aidfinancialaid.highline.edu/
Net Price Calculatordocuments.highline.edu/financialaid/net-price-calc/16-17/npcalc.htm
Tuition Policies for Servicemembers and Veteranswww.highline.edu/academic-support/veterans-services/
Disability Servicesaccess.highline.edu/
Athletic Graduation Ratesir.highline.edu/graduation.php
Mission Statement
  www.highline.edu/about-us/mission-statement/
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2017Full timePart time
Total faculty143171
Instructional143171
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-0
Instructional-0
Research-0
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2014-20152015-20162016-20172017-2018% change 2016-2017 to 2017-2018
Tuition and fees
In-state$4,000$3,846$3,851$3,9362.2%
Out-of-state$4,401$4,253$4,265$4,3582.2%
Books and supplies$1,030$1,050$825$8401.8%
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Room and board$9,630$9,780$10,140$10,2601.2%
Other$3,140$3,210$3,411$3,4501.1%
Off Campus with Family
Other$3,560$3,600$3,352$3,3901.1%
Total Expenses2014-20152015-20162016-20172017-2018% change 2016-2017 to 2017-2018
In-state
Off Campus$17,800$17,886$18,227$18,4861.4%
Off Campus with Family$8,590$8,496$8,028$8,1661.7%
Out-of-state
Off Campus$18,201$18,293$18,641$18,9081.4%
Off Campus with Family$8,991$8,903$8,442$8,5881.7%
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2016-2017
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid120947%————
Grant or scholarship aid19644%$1,061,598$5,416
Federal grants12629%$541,046$4,294
Pell grants12228%$501,950$4,114
Other federal grants4410%$39,096$889
State/local government grant or scholarships12127%$369,974$3,058
Institutional grants or scholarships11125%$150,578$1,357
Student loan aid164%$81,404$5,088
Federal student loans153%$73,404$4,894
Other student loans(*)0%(*)(*)
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
  • (*) Number receiving aid and total and average amounts of aid received are withheld to preserve the privacy of individuals.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid12,11631%$11,357,410$5,367
Pell grants1,49822%$5,625,419$3,755
Federal student loans3155%$1,803,678$5,726
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
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Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2014-20152015-20162016-2017
Average net price$8,796$7,746$8,704
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2014-20152015-20162016-2017
$0 – $30,000$6,538$5,859$6,274
$30,001 – $48,000$8,040$6,284$8,215
$48,001 – $75,000$10,865$8,984$9,450
$75,001 – $110,000$13,478$13,771$11,017
$110,001 and more$11,611$13,771$13,627
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2017
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)6,824
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment363
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status: Full-time: 56% Part-time: 44%Student Gender: Male: 42% Female: 58%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 16% Black or African American: 12% Hispanic/Latino: 14% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 1% White: 27% Two or more races: 11% Race/ethnicity unknown: 10% Non-resident alien: 9%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 69% 25 and over: 31% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 98% Out-of-state: 2% Foreign countries: 0% Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2016.
Undergraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status: Enrolled only in distance education: 14% Enrolled in some distance education: 22% Not enrolled in any distance education: 63%
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open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 30 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2017.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2011
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 30% Transfer-out rate: 20%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by gender
Overall graduation rate by gender: Male: 24% Female: 34%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2011 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 33% Asian: 44% Black or African American: 13% Hispanic/Latino: 24% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 33% White: 34% Two or more races: 24% Race/ethnicity unknown: 24% Non-resident alien: 0%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2011 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
open-close Outcome Measures
  • Alternative measures of student success are reported by degree-granting institutions to describe the outcomes of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students who are not only first-time, full-time students, but also part-time attending and non-first-time (transfer-in) students. These measures are also reported for students receiving Pell grants and those students that do not receive Pell grants. These measures provide the 8-year award-completion rates by award level (certificates, associate's and bachelor degrees) after entering an institution. For students who did not earn any undergraduate award after 8-years of entry, the enrollment statuses are reported as either still enrolled at the institution, or subsequently transferred out of the institution. Unlike the Graduation Rates data, all reporting institutions must report on their transfer outs regardless if the institution has a mission that provides substantial transfer preparation.
FULL-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2009-10
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 5% Received an Associate's degree: 26% Received a Bachelor's degree: 0% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 39% [Pell] Received a certificate: 4% Received an Associate's degree: 26% Received a Bachelor's degree: 0% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 40% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 6% Received an Associate's degree: 27% Received a Bachelor's degree: 0% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 38%
PART-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2009-10
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 2% Received an Associate's degree: 15% Received a Bachelor's degree: 0% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 45% [Pell] Received a certificate: 1% Received an Associate's degree: 20% Received a Bachelor's degree: 0% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 45% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 2% Received an Associate's degree: 13% Received a Bachelor's degree: 0% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 45%
FULL-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2009-10
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 6% Received an Associate's degree: 45% Received a Bachelor's degree: 0% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 24% [Pell] Received a certificate: 4% Received an Associate's degree: 43% Received a Bachelor's degree: 0% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 30% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 7% Received an Associate's degree: 46% Received a Bachelor's degree: 0% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 21%
PART-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2009-10
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 4% Received an Associate's degree: 32% Received a Bachelor's degree: 0% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 34% [Pell] Received a certificate: 4% Received an Associate's degree: 40% Received a Bachelor's degree: 0% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 33% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 4% Received an Associate's degree: 30% Received a Bachelor's degree: 0% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 35%
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2016-2017
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramAssociateBachelorUndergraduate
Certificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Landscaping and Groundskeeping--0
Category total--0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General27--
Category total27--
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping10-27
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General2-14
Business Administration and Management, General10--
Business/Commerce, General123--
Customer Service Management--0
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation--1
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce0--
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services--2
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management17-6
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General--1
International Business/Trade/Commerce1311
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management--1
Office Management and Supervision14--
Retail Management--1
Retailing and Retail Operations0--
Small Business Administration/Management4-0
Tourism and Travel Services Management--10
Category total181374
Communication Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects3-0
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other10-5
Category total13-5
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance588
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification--8
Computer Programming/Programmer, General4-1
Computer Support Specialist--15
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications23-0
Network and System Administration/Administrator--35
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager0--
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design--0
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster--1
Category total32868
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching7-154
Teacher Assistant/Aide1--
Category total8-154
Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician--1
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General1-1
Category total1-2
Health Professions and Related Programs
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling--40
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician--2
Home Health Aide/Home Attendant4-126
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder--5
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller--1
Medical/Clinical Assistant29-32
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other23-40
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide--113
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician--0
Polysomnography0-0
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse80--
Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant201-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling18--
Category total1741359
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration9--
Homeland Security--8
Security and Loss Prevention Services--8
Category total9-16
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal13-4
Category total13-4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies673--
Category total673--
Library Science
Library and Archives Assisting--8d
Category total--8d
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other--10
Category total--10
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management5-5
Category total5-5
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences40--
Category total40--
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Youth Services/Administration-9-
Category total-9-
Visual and Performing Arts
Interior Design10-8
Category total10-8
Grand total1,18621713
open-close Servicemembers and Veterans
Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2016-2017
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: 213 DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: 0
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: $2,604
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2016-2017 Varsity Athletes
NWACMenWomen
Basketball1713
Golf–6
Soccer3126
Softball–12
Tennis–6
Volleyball–10
Wrestling19–
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities12/1/1965 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. – May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs6/1/1969 -  Accredited
open-close Campus Security
2016 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus201420152016
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations000
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus201420152016
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Rape010
Fondling001
Incest000
Statutory rape000
Robbery235
Aggravated assault000
Burglary011
Motor vehicle theft557
Arson002
  • For 2015, Line h was changed from 1 to 0 because further investigation proved that an incident did not meet the definition of Aggravated Assault. For 2015, Line i was changed from 2 to 1 because further investigation proved that an incident was not Burglary. For 2015, Line k was changed from 1 to 0 because further investigation proved that an incident was not Arson.
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year201520142013
Default rate17.5%13.9%13.9%
Number in default857479
Number in repayment485532568
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