Student Demographics (2022-23 academic year)
14,142
Total credit and non-credit students
58%
Female Students
36%
Male Students
0
Total credit students (50% of all students)
0
Median age of credit students
0
Total number of international students
0
Total number of Running Start students
Updated data for our LGBTQIA+ student population is currently unavailable. Highline College is working to collect this data and is committed to promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment for LGBTQIA+ students.
Race/Ethnicity of the Student Population
| % | Race/Ethnicity |
|---|---|
| 26% | Black/African American |
| 22% | Hispanic/Latinx |
| 22% | White/Caucasian (Non-Hispanic) |
| 21% | Asian (Non-Filipino) |
| 4% | Filipino |
| 2% | Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
| 2% | Native American or Alaska Native |
(9,099 students reported race/ethnicity. 5,043 (36%) did not report.)
Race/Ethnicity of the Credit-Bearing Student Population
| % | Race/Ethnicity |
|---|---|
| 25% | Black/African American |
| 25% | White/Caucasian (Non-Hispanic) |
| 21% | Asian (Non-Filipino) |
| 20% | Hispanic/Latinx |
| 5% | Filipino |
| 3% | Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
| 2% | Native American or Alaska Native |
(6,771 students reporting race/ethnicity. 256 (4%) did not report.)
Race/Ethnicity of the Non-Credit Student Population
| % | Race/Ethnicity |
|---|---|
| 30% | Black/African American |
| 28% | Hispanic/Latinx |
| 24% | Asian (Non-Filipino) |
| 15% | White/Caucasian (Non-Hispanic) |
| 1% | Filipino |
| 1% | Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander |
| 1% | Native American or Alaska Native |
(2,328 students reporting race/ethnicity. 4,787 (67%) did not report.)
Why Students Enroll at Highline
| % | Reason students enroll: |
|---|---|
| 40% | high school completion or basic skills programs |
| 30% | transfer to a four-year college/university |
| 15% | professional-technical certificates or degrees |
| 8% | personal enrichment |
| 3% | bachelor's degrees |
Type of Course Enrollments*
| % | Type of Enrollment |
|---|---|
| 48% | Transfer courses |
| 28% | ELCAP (English Language, Career and Academic Prep) |
| 20% | Professional-Technical courses |
| 4% | Bachelor of Applied Science courses |
| 1% | Non-credit Continuing Education courses |
*Course enrollment may differ from students’ reported purpose for attending.
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