Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Overview

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College was founded in 1994 and the school now enrolls around 2,784 students a year, which includes 2,784 undergrads.

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2022 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
In-State Tuition	$6,660
Out-of-State	$10,170

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Is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what Pennsylvania Highlands Community College offers and if the college might be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 48% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Pennsylvania Highlands Community Collegereturn for the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Grads

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads. 39% of graduates from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

The average starting salary for recent Pennsylvania Highlands Community College grads is $27,500 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Tuition 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.

For information on Pennsylvania Highlands Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

Based on this information, does Pennsylvania Highlands Community College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Located?

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is located in the small town setting of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

If you would like to see Pennsylvania Highlands Community College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 219 to Johnstown, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and Johnstown are like without leaving home.

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