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Highline College

Des Moines, WA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate100%

Highline College Academics

There is no accelarated degree program at Highline College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Highline College accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Highline College has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

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Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program X
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Highline College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Highline College?

Highline College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Highline College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Highline College

When choosing a major, Highline College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Highline College.Highline College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.


Frequently Asked Questions About Highline College


Does Highline College Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Highline College offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Highline College Offer Online Classes?

✅ Highline College true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Highline College Offer AP Credit?

✅ Highline College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Highline College Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Highline College, check with the school directly.

Does Highline College Require Internships?

🟨 Highline College does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.


Additional Information About Highline College


Highline College Library

The main library on campus is the Highline Community College Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Highline College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Highline College, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Highline College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Highline College has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Highline College include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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Highline College Majors & Subject Areas

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

5,829

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

100%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$5,358

Out-of-State

$11,308

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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