by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Highland Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Highland Community College ran $4,080 a year for undergraduate students. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for added up to $1,650; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,430 |
| Fees | $1,650 |
| Total | $4,080 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Highland Community College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Highland Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In KS | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Highland Community College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Highland Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Highland Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,650 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,830 |
| One Year Ago | $2,280 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,430 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Highland Community College has changed across the reported years.
Most recently, tuition went up 6.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $4,348 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 9.12%, which puts the figure next year near $4,452.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,452 |
| In 2 Years | $4,857 |
| In 3 Years | $5,299 |
| In 4 Years | $5,782 |
| In 5 Years | $6,309 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $20,390.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Highland Community College, visit the Highland Community College Financial Aid page.
