Highland Community College

2998 West Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL 61032

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https://www.highland.edu/
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Main telephone 815-235-6121 Ext 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 101
Number of full time, freshmen women 107
Total number of full time freshmen 208
Number of part time, freshmen men 32
Number of part time, freshmen women 23
Total number of part time freshmen 55
Total number of freshmen men 133
Total number of freshmen women 130
Total number of freshmen 263
Number of full time, undergraduate men 215
Number of full time, undergraduate women 307
Total number of full time undergraduates 522
Number of part time, undergraduate men 263
Number of part time, undergraduate women 399
Total number of part time undergraduates 662
Total number of undergraduate males 478
Total number of undergraduate females 706
Total number of undergraduate students 1,184
Total enrollment 1,163
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 1%
Black 11%
Hispanic 5%
White 73%
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 1%
Percentage of students 25 or older 26%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $7,380
Out-of-state tuition $7,560
Fees $1,240
Board and transportation (live with parents) $4,749
Academic program/major Yes
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
School employees and their children Yes
Senior citizens Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 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 Email
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 2021-2022
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $6,146
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 30%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $1,949
Scholarship or grant $5,640
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $6,464
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 33%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $3,204
Scholarship or grant $6,091
Work study $2,446
* "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 199
Number of freshmen who received aid 137
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 426
Number of undergraduates who received aid 319
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
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 2021-2022 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Jeremy Bradt
Admissions contact title Director, Enrollment and Records
Admissions contact e-mail Email
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 who enrolled 133
Number of female applicants who enrolled 130
Total number of applicants who enrolled 263
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%
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 9
Student faculty ratio 11:1
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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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
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 1,163
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.