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Highland Community College, also referred to as HCC, is located in Highland, Kansas, United States. It was chartered in the year 1858 and was the first community college in Kansas. HCC offers degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study including allied health, accounting, business administration, education, nursing, and risk management. There are online programs available for outstation students.
The college's students particpate in sports such as cross country, basketball, baseball, track and field, softball, football, spirit, and volleyball. Highland Community College also has many student clubs and organizations including the Student Government Association, Phi Theta Kappa, Athletic Training Club, Business Professionals of America, Phi Beta Lambda, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Art Club.
Highland Community College is in a quiet rural area, in Highland, KS. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Highland Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include art studies and education and teaching.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Highland Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Highland Community College, in 2007-2008, had 2,810 students (1,681 full-time equivalent).
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Highland Community College, the first college in Kansas, promotes lifelong learning by efficiently providing educational opportunities for our students, our employees, and our northeast Kansas constituents."
More complete details are provided below.
Highland Community College Highland
606 W Main
Highland, KS 66035-4165
General Phone: (785) 442-6000
http://www.highlandcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 54 | liberal arts and sciences, social services |
| Business and Management | 20 | business |
| Education and Teaching | 15 | education, teacher aide |
| Science | 12 | biology, physical sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and police, security and loss prevention |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 9 | various nursing |
| Art Studies | 8 | visual and performing arts |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 7 | agriculture |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | mind-body therapies |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | child care management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer and info science |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Highland Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 159 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Highland Community College had a total enrollment of 2,810 students (1,681 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 37 % |
| Part-Time | 18 % |
Highland Community College offers campus housing for 405 of its 1,681 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Highland, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,370 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,900 |
| Room and board | $ 4,825 |
| Room charge | $ 2,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,790 |
| Books and supplies | $ 410 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,445 |
Financial Aid:
Highland Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 192100)
Highland Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 33 | $39,870 | 25 | $40,755 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $39,870 | 25 | $40,755 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 164 | 57 | 221 |
| Football | 107 | 0 | 107 |
| Track | 26 | 13 | 39 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 29 | 29 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Security and Loss Prevention Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Highland Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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