Highland Community College
2998 West Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL 61032
Freeport, IL 61032
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https://www.highland.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 815-235-6121 |
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| Educational system | Illinois Community College Board |
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | 2-year college |
| Date founded | 1962 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate or diploma, Associate |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 240 acres |
| County | Stephenson |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 119 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 121 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 240 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 24 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 37 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 61 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 143 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 158 |
| Total number of freshmen | 301 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 268 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 352 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 620 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 276 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 464 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 740 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 544 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 816 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,360 |
| Total enrollment | 1,360 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| White | 68% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 2% |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 2% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 26% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $6,264 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,384 |
| Fees | $1,360 |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
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| Financial aid contact person | Kathy Bangasser |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 815-599-3486 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2023-2024 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $7,955 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 38% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,170 |
| Scholarship or grant | $7,708 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $8,266 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 40% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $3,141 |
| Scholarship or grant | $8,038 |
| Work study | $3,079 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 167 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 123 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 388 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 298 |
| Loans | |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
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| Admissions contact person | Jeremy Bradt |
| Admissions contact title | Director, Enrollment and Records |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Open (virtually all applicants are accepted) |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Nursing, medical assistance programs |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 10 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 10 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 143 |
| Number of female applicants | 13 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 13 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 158 |
| Total number of applicants | 23 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 23 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 301 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Recommended, but not required |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for some students |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 42% |
| 500 - 599 | 39% |
| 600 - 699 | 11% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 41% |
| 500 - 599 | 35% |
| 600 - 699 | 11% |
| 700 - 800 | 1% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 13% |
| 18 - 23 | 44% |
| 24 - 29 | 38% |
| 30 - 36 | 6% |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 63% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 25% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 9% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 70% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, required for some students |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Associate | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 105 |
| Student faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 62 credit hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Discount computer purchase plan available | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Clarence Mitchell Library |
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| National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) | Yes |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 23 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Phi Theta Kappa, Royal Scots, Prairie Wind, Intramurals, Collegiate Choir |
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| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
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| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Other career services | YouScience aptitude career assessment |
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| Total enrollment | 1,360 |