Highline College

Des Moines, Washington 98198-9800
Data updated 2024 · Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Public Associate Suburb: Large
$4,458
In-State Tuition
$47,869
Earnings (10yr)
37.9%
Graduation Rate
4,318
Undergrads

Costs & Financial Aid

In-state tuition at Highline College is $4,458 and out-of-state tuition is $4,948. After financial aid, the average net price is $7,883. About 17.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

$4,458
In-State Tuition
$4,948
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,883
Avg Net Price
Cost Category Amount
In-State Tuition$4,458
Out-of-State Tuition$4,948
Room & Board (On Campus)$12,660
Books & Supplies$702
Total Cost of Attendance$16,016
Average Net Price (After Aid)$7,883
Students Receiving Pell Grants17.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans1.4%

Outcomes & Earnings

Graduates of Highline College earn a median salary of $47,869 ten years after enrollment. The graduation rate is 37.9%. Median student debt at graduation is $9,500, with an estimated monthly loan payment of $100.

Earnings After Enrollment

$42,323
6 Years
$45,176
8 Years
$47,869
10 Years
37.9%
Graduation Rate
$9,500
Median Debt
Outcome Metric Value
Median Earnings (6 Years After)$42,323/yr
Median Earnings (8 Years After)$45,176/yr
Median Earnings (10 Years After)$47,869/yr
Graduation Rate (4-Year)37.9%
Median Student Debt$9,500
Est. Monthly Loan Payment (10yr)$100/mo
3-Year Repayment Rate35.1%

Student Body

Highline College has 4,318 undergraduate students. The student body is 60.6% female. About 49.9% are first-generation college students. The average age at entry is 26.6.

Demographics

White
23.8%
Asian
20.7%
Black
20.0%
Hispanic
18.6%
Two or More
7.5%
Non-Resident
4.9%
NHPI
1.4%
Student Metric Value
Total Undergraduates4,318
Female Students60.6%
First-Generation Students49.9%
Average Age at Entry26.6
Students Over 2535.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to attend Highline College?
In-state tuition at Highline College is $4,458 and out-of-state tuition is $4,948. After financial aid, the average net price is $7,883.
What is the average salary after graduating from Highline College?
Graduates of Highline College earn a median salary of $47,869 per year, measured 10 years after enrollment. At 6 years after enrollment, the median is $42,323.
What is the graduation rate at Highline College?
The graduation rate at Highline College is 37.9%.
How many students attend Highline College?
Highline College has 4,318 undergraduate students. The student body is 60.6% female. About 49.9% are first-generation college students.

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