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Highland Community College

Freeport, IL

Academics

  • Graduation Rate
    Not available
  • Majors Available
    38
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Retention Rate
    64%

AP Credit Policy

Individuals who have passed the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations may receive credit for specific courses at Highland Community College. It is the student's responsibility to request examination scores be sent to the Director of Enrollment and Records. Credit will be designated with a 'PR' test credit on the student's transcript. No credit by examination will be recorded on a student's transcript until the student has earned at least six semester hours in regular classes at Highland Community College. For more information on AP courses and credit awarded, please contact the Admissions Office.

For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.

  • Offers credits

    Yes

  • Offers placement into advanced courses

    Yes

Study Options

Majors and Degrees

The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate

  • No majors found

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Special Academics Program

  • Distance Learning
  • Dual Enrollment of High School Students
  • English as a Second Language
  • Honors Program
  • Internships
  • Liberal Arts/Career Combination
  • Student-Designed Major

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