Highline College
Highline College is one of the thirty-five public 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in a suburb, in Des Moines.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,824 students attend the school. Every year 30% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Highline College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,123, and fees were $813. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $3,123 and $1,235 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students6,824 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 63 |
| Certificate | 14 | 99 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 19 miles radius of Highline College
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Green River College
8 miles away |
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Renton Technical College
9 miles away |
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South Seattle College
11 miles away |
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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus
12 miles away |
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Tacoma Community College
14 miles away |
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Bellevue College
15 miles away |
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Seattle Central College
16 miles away |
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Clover Park Technical College
17 miles away |
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
18 miles away |
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Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
19 miles away |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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Everett Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Green River College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Seattle Central College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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North Seattle College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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South Seattle College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Shoreline Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Tacoma Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 12/01/1965 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1969 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $83/credit | |
| In State Students | $83/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $83/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,735 | $3,735 | $3,735 |
| ADN | 70 | $5,810 | $5,810 | $5,810 |
| BSN | 125 | $10,375 | $10,375 | $10,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 47% of Highline College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 28% | $4,114 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $889 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 27% | $3,058 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $1,357 |
| Federal Student Loans | 3% | $4,894 |
| Private Loans | -- | $8,000 |
$8,704
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,274 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,215 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,450 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$11,017 |
| Over $110,000$13,627 |
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Student Population
6,824
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,950
Women
2,874
Men
56%
Full-time
44%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
27% |
|
Asian |
16% |
|
Hispanic |
14% |
|
Black/African American |
12% |
|
Two or more races |
11% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
10% |
|
Non-resident alien |
9% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
