2400 S. 240th Street
Des Moines, WA 98198

Highline community college, the first Community College founded in King County, is recognized nationally and internationally as a premier Community College. Highline Community College has earned this esteemed reputation through its dedication to innovation, focus on the globalization of curriculum, and value of community participation. This renowned community college located in the Pacific Northwest fosters the personal and professional growth needed to succeed in today's marketplace.

Highline Community College's main campus sits on a picturesque 80-acre wooded site, 20 minutes south of downtown Seattle. Perched atop a hill, the campus overlooks beautiful sights such as Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Highline Community College offers classes at other locations, centers, and online as well. Approximately 15,000 students attend classes at Highline Community College each year, enrolling in various degree, certificate, and adult education programs. Students enjoy the flexibility, convenience, support and affordable tuition that Highline Community College offers.

Highline Community College is committed to increasing the success of its diverse student population and has been recognized by various organizations for its efforts. Highline was a finalist for the 2006 MetLife Foundation Community College Excellence Award and was recognized as one of Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine's "2005 Publisher's Picks." Currently, Highline Community College participates in the Opportunity Grant Pilot Program, which helps low-income adults pay for college-related expenses.

Quick Facts:

Highline Community College has approximately 350,000 alumni.

Highline Community College offers degrees and/or certificates in over 40 different professional-technical programs.

42% of students at Highline Community College enroll with the intent to transfer to a four-year institution.

Of the students who transfer to four-year universities, 39% transfer to the University of Washington.

The Highline Community College Foundation awarded $63,000 in scholarships for the year ending December 2005.

90% of Highline Community College's students are residents of King County.

Slightly more than 60% of Highline Community College students are female.

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