Highline College

2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, Washington 98198-9800

4-year, primarily associate's, Public Suburb: Large

Key Statistics

5,126
Total Students
5,126
Undergraduates
15 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing

Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)

Tuition & Fees

In-State
$4,772
+3.2% from last year
Out-of-State
$5,332
+3.2% from last year
Books & Supplies
$528

Living Arrangements

On Campus
Food & Housing: $15,228
Other Expenses:
$4,746
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $17,310
Other Expenses:
$4,746
With Family
Other Expenses:
$4,746
+37.1%

Total Annual Costs

In-State

$25,274
On Campus
+15.9% from last year
$27,356
Off Campus
+8.1% from last year
$10,046
With Family
+14.3% from last year

Out-of-State

$25,834
On Campus
+15.6% from last year
$27,916
Off Campus
+8.1% from last year
$10,606
With Family
+13.8% from last year

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
38%
Female
62%

Undergraduate Age

24 and Under
68%
25 and Over
32%

Undergraduate Residence

In-State
97%
Out-of-State
2%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
31%
Some Distance
36%
No Distance
33%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

Asian
19%
Black or African American
17%
Hispanic/Latino
19%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
1%
White
19%
Two or more races
7%
Race/ethnicity unknown
13%
US Nonresident
5%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree

Special Learning Opportunities

Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students

Contact Information

Phone
(206) 878-3710
Address
2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, Washington 98198-9800
IPEDS ID
235431

Federal Financial Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).