Programs of
Study Offered
35

Highline Community College at Des Moines is a medium, two-year, public school with 6,270 students enrolled.
This school was originated in 1961 and is the only college located in
Des Moines,
Washington.
Highline Community College at Des Moines will give you the option to get a several-month certficate, 1-year certificate, or associate degree.
The undergraduate application fee at Highline Community College at Des Moines is $24.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or other required fees. In addition, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not accepted to the school.
This college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.
It is extremely difficult to get approved for a loan at Highline Community College at Des Moines, as 6% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $2,500.
Highline Community College at Des Moines follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and provides 35 disciplines including Computer Programming, Legal Assistant, Medical and Clinical Assistant, and Nursing.
Tuition and fees per year
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Highline Community College at Des Moines student retention rate is relatively low at 65% (close to Washington average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.
Campus Safety
Report Grade
C+
Average tuition charges are extremely low - $2,200 per annum. The additional fees at Highline Community College at Des Moines (not including tuition costs) are around $1,000 per academic year; this makes it $3,200 per annum.
Highline Community College at Des Moines offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Highline Community College at Des Moines, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, Highline Community College at Des Moines helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Presently there is no on-campus housing at Highline Community College at Des Moines.
According to the recent data, Highline Community College at Des Moines is a generally safe school. Read the details about safety at Highline Community College at Des Moines in the
Safety Report for this school.
The cities near Highline Community College at Des Moines are
Federal Way,
Auburn,
Renton,
Fife, and
Tacoma.
If you wish to receive more detailed information about studying at Highline Community College at Des Moines, call this school's general information office at (206) 878-3710 or check
Highline Community College at Des Moines Website.