Highline College
Des Moines, WA · Public two-year · Suburb: Large
5,126undergraduates
$13,467average net price per year
39%finish in 3 years
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
43 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (393 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (7)
- Home Health Aide/Home Attendant Associate (1 awarded)
- Medical Reception/Receptionist Certificate (1-2 years) (25 awarded)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate (under 1 year) (54 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (26 awarded), Associate (29 awarded)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Associate (14 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (65 awarded)
- Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant Associate (19 awarded), Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Associate (6 awarded)
Education (2)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate (under 1 year) (121 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded), Associate (16 awarded), Bachelor's (19 awarded)
- Teacher Assistant/Aide Associate (3 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (13)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (18 awarded)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (1 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (6 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Associate (54 awarded)
- Customer Service Management Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
- Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (19 awarded)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded)
- International Business/Trade/Commerce Associate (2 awarded), Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Office Management and Supervision Associate (9 awarded)
- Retail Management Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded)
- Small Business Administration/Management Associate (5 awarded)
- Tourism and Travel Services Management Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (6)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Associate (8 awarded), Bachelor's (26 awarded)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General Associate (4 awarded)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Associate (11 awarded)
- Information Technology Associate (1 awarded)
- System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager Associate (2 awarded)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Physical Sciences, General Associate (33 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Design and Visual Communications, General Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (10 awarded), Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Interior Design Associate (2 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (23 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate (1-2 years) (11 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Youth Services/Administration Bachelor's (16 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Associate (13 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (1)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects Associate (7 awarded)
Engineering (3)
- Chemical Engineering Associate (3 awarded)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Associate (2 awarded)
- Mechanical Engineering Associate (2 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (1)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Associate (5 awarded)
Transportation and materials moving (1)
- Aviation/Airway Management and Operations Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $4,623
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $5,156
- Housing and food on campus
- $13,026
- Books and supplies
- $702
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,462
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $21,813
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $22,346
- Total cost living at home
- $8,787
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $9,875 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $10,004 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $14,012 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $11,413 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,642 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 51%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 47%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $5,944
- Got a grant from the college
- 15%
- Average grant from the college
- $1,490
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 17%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 3%
- Average amount borrowed
- $4,980
Graduation
- Finished in 3 years
- 39%
- Transferred to another college
- 19%
| Pell grant students | 43% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 38% |
| Neither | 37% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 1,192 | 35% | 33% |
| Started here, part-time | 1,662 | 22% | 40% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 2,039 | 54% | 17% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 3,926 | 37% | 29% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 5,126
- Undergraduates
- 5,126
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,812
- Part-time undergraduates
- 2,314
- Students per faculty member
- 15 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 98%
- From out of state
- 2%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 32%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 31%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 5%
| Women | 62% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 19% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% |
| White | 19% |
| Two or more races | 7% |
| Race unknown | 13% |
| International | 5% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198-9800
- County
- King County
- Part of
- Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
- Type
- Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
- Highest degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Academic calendar
- Quarter
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.