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Highline Community College

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Highline Community College: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Highline Community College is a public community college in Des Moines, Washington, in the United States. It suits students who want a community college setting in King County and need a large, public institution with a broad alumni network.

  2. What you can study

    Highline College is a community college, but no subject areas or specific programmes are listed in the information available. The programme catalogue should be checked on the college website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the college’s admissions website for entry requirements, application steps, deadlines, and any document requirements. The college does not list international admissions details here, so confirm the current process directly before submitting an application.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a tuition fee for international students in the information available; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Expect living costs to depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending in the Des Moines area.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm this on the college website before applying. Also check visa requirements, document translation rules, proof of funds, and whether the college has any separate international student application steps.

  6. How it compares

    With 2,515 universities in the United States, Highline College sits in a very large higher-education market. Its main distinguishing features are that it is public, located in Des Moines, Washington, and operates as a community college rather than a university, which makes it more relevant for students looking for that kind of start.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Highline Community College

What type of institution is Highline Community College?

It is a public community college.

Where is Highline Community College located?

It is in Des Moines, Washington, in the United States.

When was Highline Community College founded?

It was founded in 1961.

How large is the main campus?

The main campus covers 80 acres.

Overview

Highline College is a public community college in Des Moines, Washington. Highline was founded in 1961 as the first community college in King County, Washington. The main campus covers 80 acres (320,000 m2). As of 2015, there were approximately 17,000 students and 350,000 alumni of the college.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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