Highline College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4794 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1336 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1258 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 57 | In Washington |
| #6279 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6397 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6409 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #6676 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,592
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.highline.edu
Highline College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Highline College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,915 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,081 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Highline College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1143 (20%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1120 (20%) |
| Asian | 938 (17%) |
| White | 844 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 786 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 417 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 281 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 49 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,026
- Students receiving aid
- 69%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,742 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,742 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $3,742 |
| Fee in-district | $1,030 |
| Fee in-state | $1,030 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,590 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 160 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $9,900 |
Highline College majors
Highline College has granted 99 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Highline College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 393 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 65 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 54 | |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 19 | 20 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 16 | 19 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 8 | 26 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 33 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 29 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 10 | 15 |
| Hotel & Motel Administration & Management | 19 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 18 | |
| Youth Services & Administration | 16 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 14 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 11 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 9 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 8 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 7 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 5 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | 3 |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 5 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 4 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 3 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 3 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 | |
| Interior Design | 2 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 | |
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 2 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 1 | |
| Home Health Aide & Home Attendant | 1 | |
| Information Technology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 776 | 99 |
Highline College has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 31% | 38% |
Publications & Citations
Highline College has published 141 scientific papers with 1,589 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Mathematics, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 | 1 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 | 8 |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 | 2 | 11 |
| 2007 | 6 | 7 |
| 2008 | 1 | 11 |
| 2009 | 7 | 35 |
| 2010 | 0 | 24 |
| 2011 | 4 | 46 |
| 2012 | 4 | 45 |
| 2013 | 7 | 52 |
| 2014 | 5 | 43 |
| 2015 | 5 | 51 |
| 2016 | 5 | 57 |
| 2017 | 8 | 75 |
| 2018 | 5 | 80 |
| 2019 | 7 | 129 |
| 2020 | 10 | 137 |
| 2021 | 7 | 122 |
| 2022 | 4 | 159 |
| 2023 | 8 | 146 |
| 2024 | 4 | 130 |
| 2025 | 2 | 151 |
Notable alumni
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Alexis Denisof
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Alexis Denisof is an American actor, primarily known for playing Wesley Wyndam-Pryce in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off Angel. He also had a recurring role on How I Met Your Mother. His wife, Alyson Hannigan, starred in both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and How I Met Your Mother.
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Brian Scalabrine
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Brian David Scalabrine, known as the "White Mamba", is an American former professional basketball player who is currently a television analyst for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is also a commentator for basketball league Big3 and the co-host of "The Starting Lineup" on SiriusXM NBA Radio.
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Jens Pulver
- Occupations
- boxerkickboxermixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Jens Johnnie Pulver is an American retired professional mixed martial artist and undefeated boxer and kickboxer. In 2023, Pulver was inducted into the UFC hall of fame. Pulver was the inaugural UFC Lightweight Champion in addition to serving as the head coach on The Ultimate Fighter 5 reality show against long-time rival B.J. Penn. In mixed martial arts, Pulver competed at the Lightweight, Featherweight, Bantamweight and Flyweight divisions in addition to competing at the Middleweight, Light Middleweight, and Welterweight divisions as a professional boxer. While perhaps best known for competing in the UFC, Pulver has also competed in Pride Fighting Championships, for the PRIDE 2005 Lightweight Grand Prix. He is to-date the youngest UFC Lightweight Champion in the UFC history, eventually relinquishing his title, after two defenses, due to a contract dispute. Pulver officially retired from combat sports in 2014.
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Jamie Malonzo
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Jamie James Malonzo Orme is a Filipino-American professional basketball player who last played for the Kyoto Hannaryz of the B.League. He spent three seasons with the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) before signing with the Hannaryz.
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Norm Rice
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Norman Blann Rice is an American politician who served as the 49th mayor of Seattle, Washington, serving two terms from 1990 to 1997. Rice was Seattle's first elected African-American mayor.
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Brandon Brown
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Brandon Robert Brown is an American professional basketball player who last played for CSM Oradea of the Romanian Liga Națională (LNBM). In his career, he has also played in France, Russia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Brazil, Australia, Cyprus, Greece and Israel.
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Mia Gregerson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Mia Su-Ling Gregerson-Dahle is an American politician. A Democrat, Gregerson has served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 33rd Legislative District since 2013. She served on the SeaTac city council from 2008 to 2016.
General info
| Alternative names | Highline |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 646 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2400 S 240th St Des Moines, Washington, 98198-9800 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |
| Phone | 2068783710 |