Highline College: Ranking & Review
| Des Moines rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1145 | 4056 Top 24% |
Highline College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 6,824 | 2,874 | 3,950 |
2,514 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
987 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates.
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.
Highline College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Off-campus | $18,486 | $18,908 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Highline College does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $3,123 | $3,123 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $813 | $1,235 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $83 | $83 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 673 | 673 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 533 | 1 | 534 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 255 | 3 | 258 |
| Education | 162 | 162 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 100 | 8 | 108 |
| Physical Sciences | 40 | 40 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 27 | 27 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 25 | 25 | |
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services | 18 | 18 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 18 | 18 | |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 17 | 17 | |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 10 | 10 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 10 | 10 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 9 | 9 | |
| Library Science | 8 | 8 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | 3 | |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | |||
| Grand Total | 1,899 | 21 | 1,920 |
A total of 1,920 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Highline College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 30% | 24% | 34% |
General info
| Alternative names | Highline |
|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Academic Calendar | Quarter |
| Total FTE staff | 558 |
| Instructional FTE | 200 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.highline.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 2400 S 240th St Des Moines, Washington, 98198-9800 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 31,000 |
| Phone | 2068783710 |