Highland Community College is a public two-year institution in Freeport, Illinois. The campus sits in a rural area. Fall 2024 enrollment was 1,360 students.
Highland Community College offers certificates and associate degrees across 49 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Child Care Provider/Assistant, and Biological and Physical Sciences. It awarded 640 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.
The school has an open admission policy. 70% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Mission
Highland Community College is committed to shaping the future of our communities by providing quality education and learning opportunities through programs and services that encourage the personal and professional growth of the people of northwestern Illinois.
Key figures
Open
Admission policy
1,360
Students enrolled
70%
First-year retention
640
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
49
Programs and majors
13:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusOnlineHybrid
Program levels
CertificateAssociate
Programs and majors offered 49
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.
Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, On-campus day care, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members
Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact, Student veteran organization