Important Academic Statistics

Total 1,184 students attended Highland Community College (Freeport, IL) in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 51 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 57 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 138 (full-time) and 89 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Highland Community College (Freeport, IL) is 49% and transfer-out rate is 10%. The retention rate is 66% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population1,184
Graduation Rate49%
Number of Faculty108
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Highland Community College (Freeport, IL) is $7,120 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
50% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,865 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$7,120
Average Financial Amount$4,865

Offered Certificate Programs

Highland Community College (Freeport, IL) offers 42 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 357 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate30177
Less than 1-Year Certificate19057
2 Years Certificate200123
Total420357

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Highland Community College (Freeport, IL) are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 357 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 177 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 57 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 123 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Work and Family Studies 0 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant0
Transportation and Materials Moving 82 completers
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor82
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 95 completers
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide95
Total177
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 1 completers
Equestrian/Equine Studies1
Computer and Information Sciences 0 completers
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)0
Personal and Culinary Services 4 completers
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist4
Education 0 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0
Engineering Technology 4 completers
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician4
Work and Family Studies 3 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant3
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 4 completers
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration4
Mechanics and Repairers 6 completers
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician1
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5
Precision Production Trades 19 completers
Welding Technology/Welder19
Visual and Performing Arts 0 completers
Graphic Design0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 0 completers
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder0
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide0
Business 16 completers
Accounting4
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping10
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services0
Hospitality Administration/Management0
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management1
Restaurant/Food Services Management1
Total57
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 10 completers
Agricultural Production Operations8
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management0
Equestrian/Equine Studies2
Communications Technologies 0 completers
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design0
Personal and Culinary Services 8 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist8
Education 0 completers
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0
Engineering Technology 3 completers
Industrial Technology/Technician0
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician3
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician0
Work and Family Studies 0 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 98 completers
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies98
Mechanics and Repairers 4 completers
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician0
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology1
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician0
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician3
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 0 completers
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist0
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training0
Business 0 completers
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0
Retailing and Retail Operations0
Total123

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 1,184 students have enrolled into Highland Community College (Freeport, IL). By gender, 478 male and 706 female students are attending the school.
There are 918 White (77.53%), 104 Black/African American (8.78%), 63 Hispanic (5.32%), 14 Asian (1.18%), and 145 students with other races. 21 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,184478706
American Indian/Native American642
Asian1468
Black/African American1044559
Hispanic632736
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander321
White918365553
Two More331122
Un-Known22616
Non-resident Alien21129

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