$11,783/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Highline College
Des Moines, WA·Public · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $11,783 a year against a $25,274 list price, a 53% gap.
Highline College is a suburban public four-year institution located in Des Moines, WA. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 5,592 undergraduate students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
13:1
Avg class size (est.)
~33 students
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Costs
Sticker price
$25,274
Avg net price after aid
$11,783
Net price calculator
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
36%
Avg grant aid
$6,234
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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More about Highline College
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