Texas Career Check. Education & Career Planning

School Summary

Highland Community College


General Information:

Founded in 1962, Highland Community College is seated on 240 acres located in Stephenson county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 11:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.
Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State and Local control

Address, Phone and URL:

2998 West Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL 61032-9341
For more information call: 815 235-6121. This school has a website at https://www.highland.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://highland.edu/admissions/new-students/apply-online/


Application Fee: $0
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $5,904.00 $6,048.00
Room and Board $0.00 $0.00
Fees $1,272.00 $1,272.00
Total $7,176.00 $7,320.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.highland.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
No Competition - Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 1.3%
600-699 11.4% 10.8%
500-599 38.6% 34.8%
400-499 41.8% 41.1%
300-399 8.2% 12%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 6.3%
24-29 37.5%
18-23 43.8%
12-17 12.5%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 9%
11-25% 16.00%
26-50% 38.00%
Under 50% 37.00%



Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Softball, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Volleyball

Basketball, Volleyball


Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Cross-country running

Bowling, Basketball, Golf, Softball, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 478
Female 706
Total 1,184


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 478
Female 706
Total 1,184

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 12%
Hispanic 5%
Native American 0%
White 73%
Other 8%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 74%
At Least 25 Years Old 26%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 98%
Out Of State 2%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A


HCC's Leadership Conference, Fall Picnic, End of year Picnic

Phi Theta Kappa, Royal Scots, Prairie Wind, Intramurals, Collegiate Choir


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 01.0101                                           Agricultural Business and Management, General
  • 51.0904                                           Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 01.0507                                           Equestrian/Equine Studies
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 30.0101                                           Biological and Physical Sciences
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 11.0801                                           Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
  • 14.4201                                           Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
  • 48.0508                                           Welding Technology/Welder
  • 47.0603                                           Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • 47.0604                                           Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 19.0709                                           Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 51.0707                                           Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • 51.0801                                           Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.