Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Highline College
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Net Price
$11,209
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Highline College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$9,879
Highline College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$8,984
$30–48k
$9,689
$48–75k
$11,209
$75–110k
$11,455
$110k+
$12,378
Understanding Your Aid Package
Highline College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$11,209/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$8,984/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$9,500
Range (25th–75th)$3,000 – $11,702
Median Parent PLUS Loans$14,268
Debt Manageability
0.16x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,869
Earnings Growth
+13%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$8,148
83th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$24,244
25th %ile
$72,619
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Highline College Cost & Financial Aid
Highline College's published tuition is $18,812 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $11,209—a difference of $7,603.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $8,984 at Highline College. 19% of students receive Pell Grants.
Highline College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Highline College graduates is $9,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $101 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $12,378 at Highline College—still $6,434 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
