by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 5,829 undergraduates in 2020, Highline is a public college located in Des Moines, Washington. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Highline offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Highline can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Highline Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Highline. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Highline Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Highline does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Highline Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Highline for Veterans Guide.
Highline offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 5,829 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,140 (53.9%). Part-time attendance was 2,689 (46.1%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,140 | 2,689 | 5,829 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Highline receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Highline #631 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Highline by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Highline Diversity Guide.
Highline has a total of 121 student athletes, 62 men and 59 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $708,002 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $562,975 |
| Net | $145,027 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Highline College Athletics