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Highline Community College is a junior college located in Des Moines, Washington. It was established in 1961 as the first community college in King County. The main campus is spread across an area of more than 80 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. HCC enrolls more than 15,000 credit and non-credit students annually.
HCC’s athletic department sponsors both men’s and women’s sports teams, which participate in sports like volleyball, soccer, softball, cross country, basketball and wrestling. They are nicknamed the Thunderbirds. They are members of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges.
Highline Community College is in a large suburb, in Des Moines, WA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Highline Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Highline Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Highline Community College, in 2007-2008, had 5,859 students (4,980 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We deliver innovative education and training opportunities to foster your personal and professional success in our multicultural world and global economy. We help you build a better future."
More complete details are provided below.
Highline Community College
2400 S 240th St
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800
General Phone: (206) 878-3710
http://www.highline.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 531 | liberal arts and sciences, library assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 119 | registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 57 | respiratory care tech, health diagnostic professions, phlebotomy, medical coding, medical assistant, opticianry |
| Office and Administration | 51 | administrative assistant, office management, general office occupations |
| Business and Management | 48 | customer service management, accounting technology, business, international business, business management, small business management, electronic commerce |
| Education and Teaching | 47 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Law | 32 | legal assistant |
| Hospitality | 25 | tourism and travel, hotel management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Science | 20 | physical sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 16 | computer networking, system administration, computer security, database administration |
| Media | 14 | audiovisual tech, printing equipment operation |
| Design | 12 | interior design |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for Highline Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 767 | 28 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 175 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 57 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Highline Community College had a total enrollment of 5,859 students (4,980 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 16% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Des Moines, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,731 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,126 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Highline Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378100)
Highline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 57 | $60,868 | 65 | $60,020 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $60,868 | 65 | $60,020 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 34 | 64 |
| Track | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Basketball | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 18 | 34 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Management
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
System Administration/Administrator
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Highline Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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