Highland Community College

Highland Community College, also known as HCC, is located in Freeport, Illinois, United States. It was founded in the year 1962 and is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board. The HCC foundation is the first community college foundation in Illinois. Students can choose from a wide range of academic programs in the fields of business and administrative technology, engineering, history and political science, information systems, medical sciences, and physical education.

Students of Highland Community College’s Freeport campus have access to several student clubs and organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, People of Color, Student Senate, Current Issues Club, Physical Science Club, Environmental Awareness, and Belegarth Club. The athletics department fields men’s and women’s sports teams in basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and golf.

Highland Community College Highlights

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

• Many students concentrating in science and liberal arts.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Highland Community College was 2,049 in 2007 (1,421 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

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.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.