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Highland Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range880 to 1080

ACT Range19 to 27

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Highland is highly accessible, so use testing to understand where you stand rather than to clear an admissions gate. With 60% of students submitting SAT scores, aiming near or above 1080 gives you a clear benchmark for college-level math and reading expectations.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Highland Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Highland Community College enrolls about 1,360 undergraduate students in a rural campus setting. Highland reports a freshman retention rate of 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

Freeport, IL

Undergrad Enrollment1,360

Freshman Retention70%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Highland?

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Key Highland Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Highland, aim for your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes and superscoring, with your last retake timed so scores arrive before Highland’s earliest application deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

At Highland, in-state tuition is $5,904 and out-of-state tuition is $6,048. About 49% of students receive aid, with average merit awards around $4,060 for those who qualify.

In-State Tuition$5,904

Out-of-State Tuition$6,048

Room and Board$5,603

Average Merit Award$4,060

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid49%

Average Aid Package$7,955

Average Debt at GradN/A

Highland Community College lists out-of-state tuition at $6,048, with a lower public tuition rate of $5,904 for eligible students. Room and board is $5,603, so living costs are an important part of the overall budget. About 49% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $7,955. Students who receive merit awards average $4,060, which can further reduce the amount they pay.