College statistics
- Address:
- 606 W Main
Highland, KS
66035 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.highlandcc.edu/
- Setting:
- Rural
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $2,349
- Room and Board:
- $8,444
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $11,324,584
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Highland Community College is a public two-year institution in Highland, Kansas, serving a rural region with open-access admission and a focus on liberal arts and sciences. The college enrolls 2,182 students and emphasizes foundational general education coursework designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities or entry into the workforce.
Tuition is $2,349 annually for both in-state and out-of-state students, among the lowest in the nation. Total cost of attendance, including room and board, runs $10,793 per year. This low-cost structure, combined with the college's rural setting, makes Highland an accessible choice for students seeking affordability and a smaller learning environment.
As a community college, Highland's primary role is pathway education: students typically complete general education requirements here before transferring to a four-year institution. The college works best for students seeking an affordable start to higher education, those undecided about their major, and working adults balancing education with other commitments. For more information, visit www.highlandcc.edu/