- Highland Community College is an open-admissions institution serving residents and non-residents of the state of Kansas. We offer you an excellent array of opportunities to make choices, both academically and with extracurricular activities.
School Highlights
Highland Community College serves 2,190 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,190 students
- In-state tuition: $3,870
- Out-state tuition: $3,870
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.
Highland Community College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
101 staff
50 staff
Student Body
The student population of Highland Community College has declined by 42% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Highland Community College diversity score of 0.51 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,190 students
1,446 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
752 students
531 students
# Part-Time Students
1,438 students
915 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
146 students
290 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
752 students
529 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,438 students
892 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
417 students
361 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
12%
9%
% White
68%
59%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,700
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,870 is more than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,870 is less than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,870
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,870
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,250
$9,071
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,467
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The most important people in ensuring the quality of your academic life at HCC are the faculty. Just as they are prepared to assist you in the classroom with quality instruction, they will also be involved with you outside the classroom as advisors, intramural opponents, and friends. The Highland Community College Adult Education Program, in collaboration with multiple service agencies and educational institutions in Northeast Kansas, enables undereducated area adults to further their education and thus improve the quality of their lives by providing meaningful educational opportunities and support services. Highland Community College offers a variety of allied health courses for college credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Highland Community College cost?
Highland Community College's tuition is approximately $3,870 for In-State students and $3,870 for Out-State students.
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