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About Us
Highline Community College is a place where faculty and students teach and learn from each other in the emerging global community. It's a place to develop new friendships, and be involved in academic, athletic, cultural and social activities.
It's a place for you.
Where We Are
Highline's main campus is located in Des Moines, Washington, just 20 minutes south of downtown Seattle. The 80-acre campus overlooks the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains.
Who We Are
Founded in 1961, Highline is an accredited public, two-year community college. With approximately 10,000 students, it is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the state of Washington.
Why Highline?
- Low tuition - half of university
- Easy transfer to a four-year university
- Small class sizes (20-35 students)
- Accessible faculty
- Fun activities for students
- Kaplan English Programs on campus
- Homestay and dormitory available for students
- Excellent support services for international students