# Highland Community College-Illinois

> Highland Community College-Illinois is a public college in Freeport, IL, with 931 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $3,090 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 36%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $42,080.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/highland-community-college-illinois-1200
- Location: Freeport, IL, United States
- Setting: Distant town
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.highland.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 145521
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $5,176 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,744 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $3,090 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 34.6% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 36% |
| First-year retention rate | 64% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $42,080 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 931 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Highland Community College-Illinois tuition?

In-state tuition at Highland Community College-Illinois is $5,176 and out-of-state tuition is $7,744 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $3,090 a year.

### What is the average net price at Highland Community College-Illinois?

The average net price at Highland Community College-Illinois, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $3,090 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Highland Community College-Illinois?

36% of first-time, full-time students at Highland Community College-Illinois graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Highland Community College-Illinois?

The closest matches are Shawnee Community College, Sauk Valley Community College, and Danville Area Community College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/highland-community-college-illinois-1200. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.