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Highland Community College

Highland Community College, also referred to as HCC, is located in Highland, Kansas, United States. The college was chartered in the year 1858 and was the first college established in Kansas. The college offers degree programs in various areas of study including business, political science, photography, physical scienc, and education. The college also offers online courses to students.

There are various student clubs and organizations available on campus including the Athletic Training Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, Art Club and Athletic Training Club. HCC men participate in sports such as basketball, cross country, football, and track and field. The women are involved in basketball, softball, volleyball, track and field, and cross country.

Campus Location

606 W Main
Highland, KS 66035-4165
USA
Main Tel: (785) 442-6000
Web Site

The campus is in a quiet rural area.

Highland Community College Highlights

Where Highland Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in art studies and education and teaching.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate15920
1-2 year certificate 1

Students

The student enrollment at Highland Community College was 2,810 in 2007-2008 (1,681 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,370
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,900
Room$ 2,500
Board$ 1,790
Books and supplies$ 410
Other$ 1,445

Financial Aid: Highland Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Highland Community College provides on-campus housing for 405 of its 1,681 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 17 meals weekly.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (7 awarded)

  • Agriculture

ART STUDIES (8 awarded)

  • Visual and Performing Arts

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (20 awarded)

  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (15 awarded)

  • Education
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

  • Engineering

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (6 awarded)

  • Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS (54 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Social Sciences

MATHEMATICS (0 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (2 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (9 awarded)

  • Nursing

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (7 awarded)

  • Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

SCIENCE (12 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (11 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Security and Loss Prevention Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded)

  • Psychology

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Highland Community College with government-defined occupation categories.)

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