Highland Community College

Highland Community College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Highland, Kansas. Highland Community College was founded in 1858 and now enrolls around 2,810 students a year, including 2,810 undergrads. Highland Community College provides on-campus housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Highland Community College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Highland Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Highland Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Highland Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Highland Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Highland Community College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Highland Community College for Fall 2022 is August 20.

Is Highland Community College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer idea of what Highland Community College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Highland Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Highland Community College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Highland Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Highland Community College. Based on this information, how does Highland Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Highland Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Highland Community College?

Highland Community College is located in the rural setting of Highland, Kansas.

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