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Find Out the Total Highline College Costs

How much does it cost to go to Highline?

On this page you'll get a better understanding of what college costs you'll actually have to pay out of pocket, which can vary widely based on where you live and your income level.

Why is Net Price Important?

Few students will pay the full advertised sticker price of Highline. The Net Price is an estimate of how much the average student actually pays to attend college for one year.

To calculate this number we take the total cost of attendance of Highline College including tuition, fees, room, board and other expenses. Then we subtract out the average amount of aid awarded per student.

Undergraduate Net Price Unknown

We wanted to talk about the net price for all undergraduates (not just freshmen), but that information was not available for Highline College.

Average Net Price for First Year Students

34% of freshman students paid in-state tuition. Of these in-state students, 132% received an average of $5,703 in grants and scholarships. This resulted in an average annual net price of $13,554 for on-campus students.

The following table explores the likelihood that you too will receive some common price-reducing aid, based on percentages.

Net Price by Aid GroupOn CampusOff CampusAt Home
361 Total Freshmen
189 (52%) did not receive any grants or scholarships.$19,717$20,441$9,323
172 (48%) split a total of $970,596 for an average of $5,643 each$14,074$14,798$3,680
124 In-State Students
164 (132%) split a total of $935,292 for an average of $5,703 each$13,554$14,278$3,160

The above refers to grants and scholarships from the college and/or the state, federal or local governments. Other sources of grant aid such as private scholarships are not included.

College Cost Estimator

Use the College Cost Estimator to get an idea of how much money you may have to spend out of pocket to attend Highline, and how many loans you may have to take on.

Select the factors that are true for you.

I Currently Live:
I Plan to Live:
Grants and Scholarships:
Loans:
Estimated Cost for You

This is what the college will likely charge you in this scenario.

$19,717
Aid (Grants and Scholarships)

Money given to you to offset the cost of college.

$5,643
Estimated Net Price

This is what you can expect to pay (or pay back).

$14,074
Loans

Money you borrow to cover the cost of college. You will have to repay this eventually.

$5,127
Out of Pocket

Money you need to come up with each year to attend college.

$8,947

How much will you be relying on loans to finance your education?

Research the average amount of loan debt students take on from this school.

Actual Price Varies Based on Income

Family income can have a large impact on the amount of aid you receive, and thus, your net price.

The table below shows the average net price freshmen paid based on income level. Note that if the school offers in-state tuition, the lower in-state tuition has been used in the calculation.

Net Price by Family Income LevelIn-State Net Price
0-30k$6,896
30k-48k$5,645
48k-75k$9,088
75k-110k$10,627
110k +$12,760

The above table only includes the calculated net price for students that received some form of Title IV aid.

What is Title IV?

Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 establishes general rules that apply to the student financial assistance programs covering grants and loans.

How Fast Are College Costs Rising?

Over a period of six years, the average net price paid by all freshmen at Highline College has increased by an average of 5.1% per year.

Net Price Trends at Highline College

Is Net Price at Highline Below Average?

An overall average net price of $13,614 puts Highline College below the national average of $20,398.

Financial Aid Packages Vary From Year to Year

Many schools offer more aid to first year students (freshmen) than they do to other undergraduates. Is that the case with this school?

Net Price Comparisons at Highline College

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