Overview

Highland Community College is a 2-year institution located in Freeport, IL, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2998 West Pearl City Road
Freeport, IL  61032
United States

Contact Mr. Jeremy Bradt
Director, Enrollment and Records
Email: jeremy.bradt@highland.edu
Phone: 815-235-6121
Fax: 815-235-6130

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Business And Management, General
Equestrian/equine Studies
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Technology/technician
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/assistant
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Medical/clinical Assistant
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Welding Technology/welder
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Design

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,380

In-state

7,560

Out-of-state

4,530

In-district

Fees

1,240

Full-time student fees

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

6,526

Avg. Financial Aid Package

6,144

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,429

Avg. Loan Aid

3,020

Avg. Grant Aid

6,165

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

34%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

0%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,184

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.69%
Black or African American	11.88%
White or Caucasian	73.32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.25%
Asian	1.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.38%
Two or more races	3.29%
Other	1.9%

Gender

Male (40.37%)

Female (59.63%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
HCC's Leadership Conference, Fall Picnic and End of year Picnic

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Phi Theta Kappa, Royal Scots, Prairie Wind, Intramurals and Collegiate Choir

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cross-country Running	No
Golf	No
Softball	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cross-country Running	No
Golf	No
Softball	No
Volleyball

Faculty

106

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 46

Part-time - 60

Male - 41

Female - 65