Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,116 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $4,116 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,854 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,388 | State avg: $15,518. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 17.23% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 15.65% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Highland Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$4,116
Room and board
$7,944
Books and supplies
$940
Other expenses
$2,974
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$15,854
Average net price
$10,388
Average aid coverage
34%
$5,466 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Highland Community College pays approximately $10,388 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Kansas average of $15,518 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Highland Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Kansas and national averages.
Highland Community College net price
$10,388
Kansas average
$15,518
National average
$17,506
Highland Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $4,116 and average net price at $10,388. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$4,116
Current net price
$10,388
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)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Highland Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$41,291
Undergraduates
1,262
10-Year Median Earnings - Highland Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Highland Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Highland Community College?
Undergraduates
1,262
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
17.23%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
15.65%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 17.23% of Highland Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 15.65% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Highland Community 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 Highland Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Highland Community College lists Higher Learning Commission 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
Highland Community College is listed at 606 W Main, Highland, KS 66035-4165. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Highland Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Community College | Not available | $4,116 | $10,388 | $41,291 |
| Baker University | 92.10% | $33,900 | $22,500 | $63,855 |
| Baker University School of Nursing | Not available | Not available | Not available | $63,855 |
| MidAmerica Nazarene University | 73.46% | $36,120 | $29,520 | $62,972 |
| University of Kansas | 88.20% | $29,412 | $17,365 | $61,945 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Highland Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Highland Community 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 Highland Community College tuition?
Highland Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $4,116.
What is Highland Community College's average net price?
Highland Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $10,388.
What is Highland Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,291 for Highland Community College.
Is Highland Community College accredited?
Highland Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Highland Community College?
The local dataset lists 1,262 undergraduate students at Highland Community College.
What percentage of Highland Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Highland Community College in the local dataset is 17.23%.
What is the federal loan rate at Highland Community College?
The federal loan rate for Highland Community College in the local dataset is 15.65%.
Where should I verify Highland Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Highland Community College or the latest official federal education data.