Highland Community College
Community College Overview
Admission Office
2998 West Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL 61032-9341
(815) 235-6121
Fax: (815) 235-6130
karl.richards@highland.edu
Contact: Karl Richards
Dean of Enrollment Services
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Main Address
2998 West Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL 61032-9341
(815) 235-6121
www.highland.edu
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Size
Total undergrads: 2,183
First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 410
Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,876
Setting
Rural setting
Large town (10,000 - 49,999)
Commuter campus
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Degrees offered:
 Associate
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Tuition & Fees
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Estimated Expenses for Academic Year |
'07-2008 |
'08-2009 |
'09-2010 |
'10-2011 |
% change 2009-'11 |
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Tuition and fees |
$3,870 |
$3,282 |
$3,528 |
$3,792 |
+7.48% |
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Books and Supplies |
$900 |
$900 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
0.00% |
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Total Expenses |
'07-2008 |
'08-2009 |
'09-2010 |
'10-2011 |
% change 2009-'11 |
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In-state Off Campus |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
0.00% |
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In-state with Family |
$4,770 |
$4,182 |
$4,528 |
$4,792 |
+5.83% |
Financial Aid
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Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
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Type of Aid
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Students
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Percent
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Amount
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Average Per Student
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All students financial aid |
221 |
70% |
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Grant or scholarship aid |
185 |
58% |
$696,262 |
$3,764 |
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• Federal grants |
118 |
37% |
$420,023 |
$3,560 |
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• Pell grants |
118 |
37% |
$391,523 |
$3,318 |
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• Other federal grants |
52 |
16% |
$28,500 |
$548 |
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State/local government grant or scholarships |
87 |
27% |
$124,418 |
$1,430 |
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Institutional grants or scholarships |
113 |
36% |
$151,821 |
$1,344 |
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Student loan aid |
54 |
17% |
$163,367 |
$3,025 |
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• Federal student loans |
54 |
17% |
$163,367 |
$3,025 |
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• Other student loans |
0 |
0% |
$0 |
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All Majors and Programs
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Program Completions for Most Recent Year
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BA/BS
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MA/MS
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DOCTOR
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AA/AS
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CERT
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Total of All Education Programs |
– |
– |
– |
320 |
76 |
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Agriculture, General |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
2 |
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Agricultural Business and Management, General |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
– |
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Agricultural Production Operations, General |
– |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
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Business, Administration, Marketing, Management, and Related Services |
– |
– |
– |
6 |
8 |
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Accounting |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
2 |
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Accounting Technology/technician and Bookkeeping |
– |
– |
– |
– |
6 |
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
– |
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Computing and Information Sciences |
– |
– |
– |
6 |
– |
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Information Technology |
– |
– |
– |
5 |
– |
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Web Page, Digital/multimedia and Information Resources Design |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
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Education |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
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Engineering |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
– |
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Engineering, General |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
– |
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Engineering Technology, General |
– |
– |
– |
5 |
5 |
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Industrial Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
5 |
– |
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
– |
5 |
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Health Services and Allied Health Sciences, General |
– |
– |
– |
74 |
26 |
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Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
– |
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Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training |
– |
– |
– |
– |
23 |
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Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/coder |
– |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
– |
– |
– |
72 |
– |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities |
– |
– |
– |
131 |
– |
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General Studies |
– |
– |
– |
8 |
– |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies |
– |
– |
– |
123 |
– |
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Mechanics and Repairers, General |
– |
– |
– |
16 |
5 |
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Autobody/collision and Repair Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
– |
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Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
4 |
1 |
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Computer Installation and Repair Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
– |
4 |
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Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/technician |
– |
– |
– |
10 |
– |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
– |
– |
– |
73 |
– |
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Biological and Physical Sciences |
– |
– |
– |
73 |
– |
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Personal and Culinary Services |
– |
– |
– |
– |
16 |
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Cosmetology/cosmetologist, General |
– |
– |
– |
– |
13 |
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Nail Technician/specialist and Manicurist |
– |
– |
– |
– |
3 |
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Precision Production Trades, General |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14 |
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Welding Technology/welder |
– |
– |
– |
– |
14 |
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Visual and Performing Arts |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
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Graphic Design |
– |
– |
– |
1 |
– |
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Work and Family Studies |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
– |
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Child Care Provider/assistant |
– |
– |
– |
2 |
– |
Above data represent first majors only.
(-) Indicates that program is not offered at this award level.
Admissions Information
Application Fee
College has an application fee: No
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Admissions Policies/Requirements
Special criteria for acceptance into nursing program: based on points accumulated by taking prerequisite courses; class rank, test scores considered.
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College Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences
 Agricultural Business A
Agricultural Production C
Arts, Visual & Performing
Art - General A
Graphic Design A,C
Business, Management, & Marketing
Accounting A,C
Accounting Technology C
Administrative/Secretarial Services A,C
Business Administration/Management A
Office Clerical Services C
Computer & Information Sciences
Information Technology A
Web/Multimedia Design C
Education
Mathematics Education A
Teacher Assistance C
Engineering
Engineering - General A
Engineering Technologies
Industrial Technology A,C
Manufacturing Technologies C
Family & Consumer Sciences
Child Care Service A,C
Health Professions & Clinical Sciences
Medical Insurance Coding C
Medical Records Technology A
Medical Transcription C
Nursing (RN) A
Nursing - Practical C
Nursing Assistance C
Liberal Arts & Sciences
General Studies A
Liberal Arts & Sciences A
Mechanic & Repair Technologies
Auto Body Repair A,C
Automotive Technology A,C
Computer Installation/Repair C
Industrial Equipment Maintenance/Repair C
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological/Physical Sciences A
Personal & Culinary Services
Cosmetology C
Manicure/Nails C
Precision Production Trades
Welding Technology C
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Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
A = Associate degree
B = Bachelor's degree
C = Certificate or diploma
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*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
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