Highline College

Highline College Des Moines Campus

Since 1961, community members have counted on Highline College to meet their educational needs close to home. As our area has changed over the years, so have our classes and programs. Today you will find comprehensive community college programs as well as applied bachelor’s degrees. Come to Highline to discover why we are still our community’s college after more than 50 years.

Highline College Accreditation

Highline College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the secretary of the United States Department of Education.

Our Locations and Directions

Highline’s main campus is located on an 80-acre tree-filled site in the Pacific Northwest, 20 minutes south of downtown Seattle. Perched on a hill in Des Moines, Washington, the main campus overlooks the beautiful Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. Classes are also offered at the Outreach Center, Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) at Redondo Beach and locations throughout the community.

Highline General

  • Academic Two and four-year, public institution
  • Founded in 1961
  • 150 languages spoken at Highline reflecting our global College
  • Beautiful campus overlooking Puget Sound waterway
  • *The most diverse community college in the United States
    *2014, AACC, http://aacc.nche.edu

Programs & DegreesHighline

  • 3 -12 months: Short Term Program (study & internship) to gain some experience
  • 12 months+: 1 year professional degree certificate (able to work in the U.S. on OPT)
  • 2 years: A) University Transfer Program B) Professional Degree (AAS) (able to work in the U.S. on OPT)
  • 4 years: A) Bachelors of Applied Science in 4 area B) Pre-Master& MBAMBA or Master

Why Highline

  • Able to start as early as 16 years old
  • No high school diploma required to enter
  • Quarter system: Start in April, June, September, and January
  • Scholarships for international students
  • Work on campus: 19hrs/week ($11/hour)
  • International students can register classes first!
  • Variety of Pathway programs to Universities in U.S. & Japan & Europe

Tuition & Expenses

Associate and Certificate Programs (1st and 2nd Year) One Quarter Academic Year (3 Quarters)
Tuition and Fees (12 credits) $3200.00 $9600.00
Estimated Living Expenses (may vary per person) $2800.00 $8400.00
TOTAL $6000.00 $18,000.00
Bachelor of Applied Science Programs (3rd and 4th Year) One Quarter Academic Year (3 Quarters)
Tuition and Fees (12 credits) $6200.00 $18,600.00
Estimated Living Expenses (may vary per person) $2800.00 $8400.00
TOTAL $9,000.00 $27,000.00

Tuition & Expenses Page:  https://registration.highline.edu/tuition.php

 Breakdown of Expenses
To help you plan your expenses for your studies at Highline, we have put together cost estimates based on your choice of housing. For more detailed information about housing, please visit the Housing page.

Homestay

Tuition and Fees: (includes health insurance) $3,200
Homestay Rent: $1,875
Food and Leisure: $385
Discount Bus Pass: $90
Books: $450
Total Per Quarter: $6,000
One time expense for
furniture and deposits:
$250
Homestay total for
academic year (3 quarters)
$18,250

Short-term Housing

Tuition and Fees: (includes health insurance) $3,200
Short-term Housing Rent (double occupancy): $1,500
Food and Leisure: $760
Discount Bus Pass: $90
Books: $450
Total Per Quarter: $6,000
Housing total for
academic year (3 quarters)
$18,000

Apartment

Tuition and Fees: (includes health insurance) $3,200
Apartment Rent: $1,650
Food and Leisure: $610
Discount Bus Pass: $90
Books: $450
Total Per Quarter: $6,000
One time expense for
furniture and deposits:
$1,000
Apartment total for
academic year (3 quarters)
$19,000

Prices are subject to change without notice. Some figures are estimates and will vary depending upon how you manage your money.