Highline College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4933 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1392 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1313 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 57 | In Washington |
| #5803 of 6,338 | For Law |
| #5827 of 6,281 | For Sociology |
| #5925 of 6,450 | For Political Science |
| #6323 of 6,939 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,951
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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.
1,775 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,958 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
| White | 1243 (25%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1055 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 856 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 854 (17%) |
| Two or more races | 376 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 283 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 183 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 78 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (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
- $5,583
- Students receiving aid
- 38%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,445 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,445 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $3,445 |
| Fee in-district | $899 |
| Fee in-state | $899 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,368 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 160 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $8,547 |
Highline College majors
Highline College has granted 66 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 | 521 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 142 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 67 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 35 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 35 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 10 | 22 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | 14 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | 10 |
| Youth Services & Administration | 12 | |
| Hotel & Motel Administration & Management | 10 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | 6 |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 7 | |
| Interior Design | 7 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 6 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 5 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 5 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 3 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 2 | |
| Medical Insurance Coding Specialist & Coder | 2 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 2 | |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 2 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 2 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | |
| Home Health Aide & Home Attendant | 1 | |
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 1 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 1 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 913 | 66 |
Highline College has a graduation rate of 36%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 36% | 32% | 39% |
Publications & Citations
Highline College has published 105 scientific papers with 767 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Mathematics, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 7 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 5 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 5 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 12 |
| 2009 | 5 | 16 |
| 2010 | 1 | 19 |
| 2011 | 5 | 38 |
| 2012 | 2 | 37 |
| 2013 | 4 | 44 |
| 2014 | 5 | 22 |
| 2015 | 4 | 37 |
| 2016 | 5 | 43 |
| 2017 | 7 | 40 |
| 2018 | 3 | 37 |
| 2019 | 7 | 56 |
| 2020 | 6 | 57 |
| 2021 | 7 | 105 |
| 2022 | 4 | 116 |
Notable alumni
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Brian Scalabrine
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- 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.
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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.
General info
| Alternative names | Highline |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 535 |
| 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 |