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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.
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Campus Location2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032-9341
USA
Main Tel: (815) 235-6121
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Highland Community College HighlightsWhere 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)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 251 | 16 | | 1-2 year certificate | 44 | 6 | | < 1 year certificate | 29 | 9 |
StudentsThe 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| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,870 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
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.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 37 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 8 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) - Agricultural Business and Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (18 awarded) - Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (16 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded) DESIGN (6 awarded) ENGINEERING (3 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (4 awarded) - Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (5 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS (120 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (10 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (5 awarded) - Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (57 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE (62 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
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