Highline College
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Highline College, located on a scenic hilltop in Des Moines, Washington, overlooking Puget Sound, is nationally recognized for hosting one of the most diverse and multicultural student bodies in the United States. The college is highly regarded for its seamless transfer pathways to four-year universities and its pioneering Applied Bachelor’s degree programs in high-demand fields like Cybersecurity, Respiratory Care, and Youth Development. On campus, students experience a vibrant, supportive community enriched by active student clubs, leadership opportunities, and the unique convenience of modern on-campus housing. What truly sets Highline apart is this global campus environment—where over 120 languages are spoken—combined with affordable tuition and breathtaking views of the Olympic Mountains.
Wikipedia:Highline College is a public community college in Des Moines, Washington. Highline was founded in 1961 as the first community college in King County, Washington. The main campus covers 80 acres (320,000 m2). As of 2015, there were approximately 17,000 students and 350,000 alumni of the college.
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