2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$9,882
Net Price
%
Admitted
%
Enrolled
%
Graduation Rate
10/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Highline College
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 4,951. In 2021, there were 0 psychology and social work graduates.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Associate Degree
Psychology Graduates
0
Total Enrollment
4,951
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Highline College offers Mental Health Counseling at the associate degree level.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | AS |
Mental Health Counseling | 3 |
Total Graduates | 3 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 0 students applied to the Highline College. The university admitted % and % of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Washington universities is 8,323. On average, all Washington institutions admit 84% and 25% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Highline College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is %. Compared to all Washington four or more years colleges, the percentage is 79%.
The overall graduation rate for Highline College is %, compared to 64% for all Washington universities.
Compare Highline to Washington Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Highline College to the average of all Washington four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
Highline
0
Applicants
%
Percent Admitted
%
Percent Enrolled
%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
%
Graduation Rate
WA Colleges
8,323
Applicants
84%
Percent Admitted
25%
Percent Enrolled
79%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 157 or 41% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 226 or 59% part-time faculty members employed at Highline College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 156 or 41%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
Highline
10 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
41%
Percent Full-Time
59%
Percent Part-Time
41%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
WA Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
49%
Percent Full-Time
51%
Percent Part-Time
47%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Highline College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $3,445, and the average cost for books and supplies is $942.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $0 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Highline College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Highline College | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $10,420 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,774 |
Total Living Expenses | $14,194 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $3,445 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $942 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $18,581 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $0 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $0 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $0 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Highline College is $9,882. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Highline College to all Washington universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
Highline
$18,581
Cost to Attend
$5,679
Average Financial Aid
38%
Percent Receiving Aid
$9,882
Net Price
WA Colleges
$36,045
Cost to Attend
$15,226
Average Financial Aid
80%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,576
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 159 or 38%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,097 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $5,679.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 2,097 | $5,679 |
Pell Grants | 1,209 | $4,113 |
Federal Student Loans | 115 | $4,885 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Highline College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
Highline
2,097
Grant or Scholarship Aid
61%
Grants or Scholarships
1,209
Number of Pell Grants
35%
Pell Grants
115
Federal Student Loans
3%
Federal Student Loans
WA Colleges
3,187
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
1,312
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
1,511
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
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