Highland Community College

www.highland.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,624

2023 Average Net Price

$5,542

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,369

41.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46%

92 Graduates

About

Highland Community College is a higher education institution located in Stephenson County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Highland Community College were Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (122 degrees awarded), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (87 degrees), and Child Care Provider (3 degrees).

In 2023, 649 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Highland Community College. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (508 degrees), 12.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Highland Community College is $3,624, which is $−4,629 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Highland Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 142 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Highland Community College is $3,624, which is $4,629 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,542.

In 2023, 45% of undergraduate students attending Highland Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,624

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Highland Community College was $3,624. The cost of tuition at Highland Community College is $−4,629 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$5,542

2023 Value

7.22%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Highland Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,542. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Highland Community College grew by 7.22%.

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

$5,211

Room and Board

$670

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Highland Community College was of $5,211 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.74% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $670. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 4.29% 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

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Highland Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10% with respect to 2022, when 50% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Highland Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 142 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 1,369 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Highland Community College is 571 students and the part-time enrollment is 798. This means that 41.7% of students enrolled at Highland Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Highland Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.8% White, 10.1% Black or African American, 6.72% Hispanic or Latino, 3.21% Two or More Races, 0.804% Asian, 0.511% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.365% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Highland Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.5%), followed by White Male (27.2%) and Black or African American Female (5.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Highland Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,369 students. The full-time enrollment at Highland Community College is 571 and the part-time enrollment is 798. This means that 41.7% of students enrolled at Highland Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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

69%

2023 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), 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 (2023)

White
1,010 enrolled students
Black or African American
138 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Highland Community College is 73.8% White, 10.1% Black or African American, 6.72% Hispanic or Latino, 3.21% Two or More Races, 0.804% Asian, 0.511% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.365% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 30 students (2.19%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 67 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 (508 degrees awarded). There were 12.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Highland Community College is Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (122 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (87 degrees) and Child Care Provider (3 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (122 degrees awarded), Agriculture (35 degrees), and Human Sciences (27 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 (140,840 people), Other managers (108,727 people), Secondary school teachers (50,136 people), Registered nurses (49,655 people), and Education administrators (43,955 people).

The most specialized majors at Highland Community College in 2023 are Transportation (122 degrees awarded), Agriculture (35 degrees), Human Sciences (27 degrees), Precision Production (27 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (191 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Highland Community College are Transportation (122 degrees awarded), Agriculture (35 degrees), Human Sciences (27 degrees), Precision Production (27 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (191 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,588,825 people), Elementary & secondary schools (417,087 people), Outpatient care centers (270,238 people), Offices of physicians (229,658 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (202,021 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 (2023)

Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
122 degrees awarded
Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant
87 degrees awarded
Child Care Provider
3 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Highland Community College was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 122 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

291

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

358

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 291 degrees were awarded to men at Highland Community College, which is 0.813 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (358).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 112 degrees were awarded to men at Highland Community College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 11.2 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 114 degrees were awarded to men at Highland Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.78 times more than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% of students graduating from Highland Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Highland Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 3.26% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
508 degrees awarded
Black or African American
40 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Highland Community College is white (508 degrees awarded). There were 12.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (40 degrees).

2.47% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
287 degrees awarded
White Male
221 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Highland Community College is white female (287 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (221 degrees).

Operations

Highland Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $30.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 824k (2.73%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Highland Community College had a total salary expenditure of 27.2M. Highland Community College employs 45 No academic ranks. Most academics at Highland Community College are Male No academic rank (23), and Female No academic rank (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Highland Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, Management, with 21 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Endowment

$30.1M

2023 Endowment

11.2%

growth from 2022

Highland Community College has an endowment valued at about $30.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Highland Community College grew 11.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $24.3M 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

$11.6M

2023 Salaries

4.68%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Highland Community College paid a median of $11.6M in salaries, which represents 42.7% of their overall expenditure ($27.2M) and a 4.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.47% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.127% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.31M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Highland Community College paid a total of $4.31M to 45 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

45 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Highland Community College was No academic rank with 45 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Highland Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, Management with 21 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Highland Community College was Male No academic rank with 23 employees, and Female No academic rank with 22 employees.

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

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