58%
Female
Student Demographics
2025-26 ACADEMIC YEAR
13,969
Total credit and non-credit students
Total credit and non-credit students
33%
Male
9%
Unknown
8,646 Credit Students = 62% of All Students
21
Student Median Age
469
International Students
1,710
Running Start Students
59%
First Generation
Part-time Students = 45%
(Averaged across fall, winter and spring.)
Race/Ethnicity of the Credit-Bearing Student Population
Within the credit-bearing student population, 3% did not report.
| % | Race/Ethnicity |
|---|---|
| 28% | Black/African American |
| 20% | White/Caucasian (Non-Hispanic) |
| 21% | Hispanic/Latine |
| 21% | Asian (Non-Filipino) |
| 5% | Filipino |
| 3% | Pacific Islander |
| 2% | Native American or Alaska Native |
Race/Ethnicity of the Adult Basic Education Student Population
Within the adult basic education student population, <1% did not report.
| % | Race/Ethnicity |
|---|---|
| 43% | Asian (Non-Filipino) |
| 26% | Black/African American |
| 21% | Hispanic/Latine |
| 9% | White/Caucasian (Non-Hispanic) |
| 1% | Pacific Islander |
| <1% | Native American or Alaska Native |
| <1% | Filipino |
Why Students Enroll at Highline
Enrollment by Academic Program.
| % | Reason students enroll: |
|---|---|
| 26% | High school completion or basic skills programs |
| 37% | Transfer to a four-year college/university |
| 21% | Professional-technical certificates or degrees |
| 13% | Personal enrichment |
| 3% | Bachelor's degrees |
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.
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