Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Freeport, Illinois |
| Online | highland.edu |
| School Type | Public 2 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Highland Community College, located in Freeport, Illinois, approximately 100 miles northwest of Chicago, serves students across a four-county district in the state's northwestern region. The main campus occupies 140 acres of rolling prairie landscape, featuring modern academic buildings and technical facilities constructed since the college's establishment in 1962. The two-year public institution offers associate degrees, career certificates, and workforce development programs, with notable strengths in nursing, wind turbine technology, and agricultural sciences. Highland maintains satellite locations throughout its service area and provides student housing options through on-campus apartments, making it one of the few Illinois community colleges to offer residential facilities.
Annual Cost to Attend
In District Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $670 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $5,211 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $5,840 |
| Total One Year Cost | $16,345 |
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $670 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $5,211 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,840 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,625 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 26% |
| Health Professions | 18% |
| General Studies | 15% |
| Business | 15% |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies | 12% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145521 IPEDS survey data for Highland Community College.
Current students may use the Highland Community College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024