Highland Community College
Highland Community College (HCC) is located in Freeport, Illinois. This public community college was originally established in 1962. It is a school that serves over 6,000 students and has everything that students in the area need to get a great education. HCC has a 140-acre campus that has seven buildings on it that are mostly used for classes. This school even has a sports complex that also operates as the local YMCA. Students who are enrolled in at least six credit hours worth of classes are able to receive a free membership to this facility every semester. Students will be able to pursue many great associate’s degree programs and also several certificate programs.
The nursing program at HCC has proven to be an exceptionally popular option over the years. Students will be able to enjoy a truly excellent program that offers them every advantage. Nursing students will receive great training at this school. This program will allow nurses to stop after one year to earn their practical nursing certificates or they can complete the two-year program to earn their associate's degrees in nursing to become RNs. The school has an exceptionally high success rate for nurses who are taking the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Another aspect that helps this school to stand out is that they offer night courses. It makes things as convenient as possible for HCC students who have other responsibilities during the day.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students1,678 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate61% |
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Sauk Valley Community College
32 miles away |
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Rock Valley College
35 miles away |
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Blackhawk Technical College
40 miles away |
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Kishwaukee College
47 miles away |
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67 miles away |
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Black Hawk College
68 miles away |
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
68 miles away |
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Eastern Iowa Community College District
70 miles away |
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Waubonsee Community College
71 miles away |
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Elgin Community College
72 miles away |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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Sauk Valley Community College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1973 - 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 | $141/credit | |
| In State Students | $234/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $236/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 | $6,345 | $10,530 | $10,620 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,870 | $16,380 | $16,520 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,625 | $29,250 | $29,500 |
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, 76% of Highland Community 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 | 60% | $4,562 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $525 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $1,288 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $1,619 |
| Federal Student Loans | 16% | $4,138 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,561
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,541 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,459 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,109 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,766 |
| Over $110,000$10,687 |
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Student Population
1,678
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,026
Women
652
Men
49%
Full-time
51%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
81% |
|
Black/African American |
8% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
