by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Highland Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Highland Community College ran $7,216 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $7,360. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for came to $1,312 in-state and $1,312 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,904 | $6,048 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Total | $7,216 | $7,360 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would Highland Community College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Highland Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Highland Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Highland Community College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Highland Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,856 | $5,856 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,904 | $6,048 |
| One Year Ago | $5,904 | $6,048 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,904 | $6,048 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Highland Community College has trended over the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.78%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $7,344. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.45%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $7,540.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,344 | $7,540 |
| In 2 Years | $7,474 | $7,724 |
| In 3 Years | $7,606 | $7,913 |
| In 4 Years | $7,741 | $8,106 |
| In 5 Years | $7,878 | $8,304 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $31,283, or about $30,165 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Highland Community College, see the Highland Community College Financial Aid page.
