Highland Community College

www.highland.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,504

2021 Average Net Price

$7,289

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.07%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,406

48.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

36%

198 Graduates

About

Highland Community College is a higher education institution located in Stephenson County, IL. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Highland Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (88 degrees awarded), General Agricultural Production Operations (7 degrees), and Equestrian Studies (5 degrees).

In 2021, 582 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Highland Community College. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (482 degrees), 13.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Highland Community College is $3,504, which is $−4,464 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Highland Community College is $3,504, which is $−4,464 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,289.

In 2021, 71% of undergraduate students attending Highland Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 9% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,504

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Highland Community College was $3,504. The cost of tuition at Highland Community College is $−4,464 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Highland Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,289

2021 Value

13.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Highland Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,289. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Highland Community College grew by 13.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Highland Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$4,950

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Highland Community College was of $4,950 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.917% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Highland Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Highland Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 47.9% with respect to 2020, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Highland Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.07%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Highland Community College was 4.07%, which represents 7 out of the 172 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Highland Community College had a total enrollment of 2,406 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Highland Community College is 1,162 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,244. This means that 48.3% of students enrolled at Highland Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Highland Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.1% White, 9.14% Black or African American, 4.99% Hispanic or Latino, 3.41% Two or More Races, 2.08% Asian, 0.665% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.333% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Highland Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.2%), followed by White Male (30.8%) and Black or African American Male (4.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Highland Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,406 students. The full-time enrollment at Highland Community College is 1,162 and the part-time enrollment is 1,244. This means that 48.3% of students enrolled at Highland Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Highland Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Highland Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Highland Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Highland Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,830 enrolled students
Black or African American
220 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
120 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Highland Community College is 76.1% White, 9.14% Black or African American, 4.99% Hispanic or Latino, 3.41% Two or More Races, 2.08% Asian, 0.665% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.333% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 62 students (2.58%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 118 more women than men received degrees from Highland Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Highland Community College is white (482 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Highland Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (88 degrees awarded), followed by General Agricultural Production Operations (7 degrees) and Equestrian Studies (5 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Highland Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (56 degrees awarded), Agriculture (24 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Highland Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (148,521 people), Other managers (96,655 people), Registered nurses (46,845 people), Physicians (42,719 people), and Postsecondary teachers (41,057 people).

The most specialized majors at Highland Community College in 2021 are Transportation (56 degrees awarded), Agriculture (24 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (52 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (192 degrees), and Precision Production (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Highland Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Highland Community College are Transportation (56 degrees awarded), Agriculture (24 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (52 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (192 degrees), and Precision Production (15 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Highland Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (293,678 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (138,354 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (115,165 people), Computer Systems Design (60,608 people), and Construction (53,824 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Highland Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
85 degree-majors awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
52 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
38 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Highland Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Highland Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

232

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

350

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 232 degrees were awarded to men at Highland Community College, which is 0.663 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (350).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Highland Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Highland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.68 times less than the 103 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Highland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.47 times more than the 70 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% of students graduating from Highland Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Highland Community College is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.04% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
482 degrees awarded
Black or African American
36 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Highland Community College is white (482 degrees awarded). There were 13.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

2.41% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
288 degrees awarded
White Male
194 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Highland Community College is white female (288 degrees awarded). There were 1.48 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (194 degrees).

Operations

Highland Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $30.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 193k (0.641%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Highland Community College had a total salary expenditure of 30.6M. Highland Community College employs 96 No academic ranks. Most academics at Highland Community College are Female No academic rank (50), and Male No academic rank (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Highland Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 50 employees, Management, with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

Endowment

$30.2M

2021 Endowment

27.5%

growth from 2020

Highland Community College has an endowment valued at about $30.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Highland Community College grew 27.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $24.9M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Highland Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.9M

2021 Salaries

0.127%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Highland Community College paid a median of $10.9M in salaries, which represents 35.7% of their overall expenditure ($30.6M) and a 0.127% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.34M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Highland Community College paid a total of $8.34M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $10.2M (62.3%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

96 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Highland Community College was No academic rank with 96 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Highland Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 50 employees, Management with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Highland Community College was Female No academic rank with 50 employees, and Male No academic rank with 46 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Highland Community College.