Highline College Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #5158 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1432 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1353 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 57 | In Washington |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,829
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.highline.edu
Highline College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
2,161 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,196 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 by race or ethnicity
| White | 1402 (24%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 999 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 917 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 872 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 716 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 561 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 243 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 97 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $6,104
- Students receiving aid
- 48%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,351 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,351 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $3,351 |
| Fee in-district | $880 |
| Fee in-state | $880 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,340 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 160 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $8,547 |
Highline College Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 618 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 81 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 79 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 48 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | 20 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | 22 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 12 | 5 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 16 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 16 | |
| Hotel & Motel Administration & Management | 14 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | 10 |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 13 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 12 | |
| Youth Services & Administration | 12 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 11 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 10 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 8 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 8 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 7 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 7 | |
| Interior Design | 6 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 5 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | |
| Home Health Aide & Home Attendant | 3 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 3 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 2 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 1 | |
| Information Technology | 1 | |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist & Coder | 1 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 1 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,026 | 69 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 34% | 42% |
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 16 |
| 2017 | 4 | 45 |
| 2018 | 3 | 22 |
| 2019 | 4 | 64 |
| 2020 | 2 | 50 |
| 2021 | 5 | 85 |
Notable alumni
-
Brian Scalabrine
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Brian David Scalabrine, nicknamed 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 the co-host of "The Starting Lineup", which airs weekdays from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET on SiriusXM NBA Radio.
General info
| Alternative names | Highline |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 543 |
| 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 |