Highline College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4870 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1365 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1288 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 57 | In Washington |
| #5967 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #6091 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6193 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6462 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,684
- 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.
1,526 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,739 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 | 1161 (25%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 966 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 895 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 874 (19%) |
| Two or more races | 347 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 218 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 148 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 61 (1%) |
| 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
- $6,054
- Students receiving aid
- 51%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,527 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,527 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $3,527 |
| Fee in-district | $931 |
| Fee in-state | $931 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,421 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 160 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $9,060 |
Highline College majors
Highline College has granted 101 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 | 509 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 78 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 56 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 | 24 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 36 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | 29 |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 29 | |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 10 | 18 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 13 | 10 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 20 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Hotel & Motel Administration & Management | 14 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 11 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 10 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 10 | |
| Youth Services & Administration | 10 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 9 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 9 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 7 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 7 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 7 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | |
| Home Health Aide & Home Attendant | 5 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 4 | |
| Interior Design | 4 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 3 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2 | |
| Small Business Administration & Management | 2 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 1 | |
| Information Technology | 1 | |
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 893 | 101 |
Highline College has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 25% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 32% | 47% |
Publications & Citations
Highline College has published 127 scientific papers with 991 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 Education Majors.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1992 | 7 | 6 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 | 5 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 | 8 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 |
| 2006 | 2 | 11 |
| 2007 | 7 | 6 |
| 2008 | 1 | 14 |
| 2009 | 6 | 34 |
| 2010 | 1 | 22 |
| 2011 | 6 | 46 |
| 2012 | 1 | 44 |
| 2013 | 7 | 45 |
| 2014 | 4 | 36 |
| 2015 | 5 | 34 |
| 2016 | 5 | 43 |
| 2017 | 8 | 42 |
| 2018 | 3 | 51 |
| 2019 | 6 | 85 |
| 2020 | 8 | 69 |
| 2021 | 6 | 89 |
| 2022 | 5 | 116 |
| 2023 | 7 | 101 |
Notable alumni
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Alexis Denisof
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
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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 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.
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Jens Pulver
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighterkickboxerboxer
- Biography
-
Jens Johnnie Pulver is an American retired professional mixed martial artist and undefeated boxer and kickboxer. 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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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 for Türk Telekom of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). 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
-
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. Prior to this, she served on the SeaTac city council from 2008 to 2016.
General info
| Alternative names | Highline |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 556 |
| 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 |