Highland Community College

Highland Community College is a public two-year institution located in Freeport, Illinois, in a rural fringe campus setting. The college enrolls 2,684 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 46% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 69% (IPEDS 2023).

Highland Community College offers a broad selection of vocational and technical certificate programs. Offerings include Industrial Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Multiple programs are available at both shorter and longer certificate levels.

Located in Freeport in northwestern Illinois, Highland Community College serves as a key workforce training provider for the surrounding rural communities. Its program mix spans healthcare, automotive technology, manufacturing, and cosmetology, addressing diverse regional employment needs.