Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,623 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,156 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $19,642 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,878 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 17.12% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 1.77% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Highline College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,156
Room and board
$13,026
Books and supplies
$702
Other expenses
$3,462
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$19,642
Average net price
$10,878
Average aid coverage
45%
$8,764 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Highline College pays approximately $10,878 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Washington average of $17,377 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Highline College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Highline College net price
$10,878
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Highline College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,156 and average net price at $10,878. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,156
Current net price
$10,878
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
38.62%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$47,869
Undergraduates
3,487
10-Year Median Earnings - Highline College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Highline College graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Highline College?
Undergraduates
3,487
Completion rate
38.62%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
17.12%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
1.77%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 17.12% of Highline College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 1.77% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Highline College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Highline College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Highline College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Highline College is listed at 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA 98198-9800. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Highline College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highline College | Not available | $5,156 | $10,878 | $47,869 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Highline College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Highline College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Highline College tuition?
Highline College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,156.
What is Highline College's average net price?
Highline College's average net price in the local dataset is $10,878.
What is Highline College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $47,869 for Highline College.
Is Highline College accredited?
Highline College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Highline College?
The local dataset lists 3,487 undergraduate students at Highline College.
What percentage of Highline College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Highline College in the local dataset is 17.12%.
What is the federal loan rate at Highline College?
The federal loan rate for Highline College in the local dataset is 1.77%.
Where should I verify Highline College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Highline College or the latest official federal education data.