Where is Highline College located?

Highline College is located in Des Moines, WA, in the United States.

What type of institution is Highline College?

Highline College is a public university based in WA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at Highline College?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at Highline College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at Highline College?

Highline College's published in-state tuition is approximately $4,623 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Highline College?

Highline College reports total enrollment of approximately 3,487 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How should I verify final details about Highline College?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Highline College.

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Highline College

Des Moines, WA

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Tuition

$4,623

Acceptance

100%

Students

3,487

Type

University

Setting

Suburban

Distance from home

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Transfer friendly Athletics available

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$4,623

Out-of-State Tuition

$5,156

Avg On-Campus Living

$13,026

Avg Off-Campus Living

$16,512

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$17,649

Net price (after aid)$10,878

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$9,875

$30k – $48k$10,004

$48k – $75k$14,012

$75k – $110k$11,413

$110k+$19,642

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$47,869

Median debt at graduation$9,500

Est. monthly loan payment$101

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 5.0×

Graduates earn about 5.0× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants17%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans2%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

39%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable public option

In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.

This school$4.6k

Public 4-yr avg$11k

Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Lower net price

$10.9k below avg

Out-of-state value

$5.2k below avg

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$4.6k

below avg

Out-of-state

$5.2k

below avg

Net price

$10.9k

below avg

Pell

17%

Median debt

$9.5k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$47.9k

Academics

Program format

On-CampusHybrid

Areas of study

CommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth Sciences

Programs (32)

Communications

Public RelationsJournalism

Computer Science

Artificial IntelligenceSoftware Engineering

Business

MarketingManagementInformation SystemsFinance

Education

Special EducationElementary EducationSecondary Education

Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Admissions

Acceptance rate

100%

SAT range

Institution does not report this

ACT range

Institution does not report this

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

3,487

Undergrads

3,487

Campus Setting

Suburban

City Size

Midsize City

Clubs Count

Sports

Available

Transfer friendlyDomestic focused

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

Violent Rate / 1,000

1.15

Property Rate / 1,000

2.01

Area Crime

Medium risk

Area Match

Des Moines

Violent Rate / 100k

283

Property Rate / 100k

2,709

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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About Highline College

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Highline College located?: Highline College is located in Des Moines, WA, in the United States.
What type of institution is Highline College?: Highline College is a public university based in WA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Highline College?: The most recently reported acceptance rate at Highline College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Highline College?: Highline College's published in-state tuition is approximately $4,623 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Highline College?: Highline College reports total enrollment of approximately 3,487 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Highline College?: CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Highline College.

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