Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public community college in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 788 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $7,110 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,110
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,200 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 788 57.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.25%
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College?
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is located in Johnstown, PA (ZIP 15904-2949).
Is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College public or private?
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Pennsylvania Highlands Community College cost?
Published tuition: $7,110 in-state, $13,350 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,200.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,945 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,079 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,693 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,715 |
| $110,001+ | $12,042 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,440.
How big is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College?
Total enrollment: 788 students.
About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 38.25%.
First-year retention: 58.6%.
What do graduates of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,465 six years after entry; $38,752 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,000.
17.67% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (246 completions)
- CIP 240102 (67 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (37 completions)
- CIP 520302 (21 completions)
- Agricultural Business and Management (17 completions)
- CIP 510713 (15 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (14 completions)
- CIP 510911 (13 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (11 completions)
- CIP 513999 (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 38.25%; median earnings $38,752 at 10 years; net price $6,200. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$7,110
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College was $7,110.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,200
2024 Value
In 2024 Pennsylvania Highlands Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,200.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,800 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,200 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$28,440 4-Year In-State Tuition
$53,400 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,460 | $10,630 | $2,873 |
| 2014 | $4,464 | $8,448 | $4,226 |
| 2015 | $5,670 | $10,650 | $5,813 |
| 2016 | $5,790 | $11,010 | $5,910 |
| 2017 | $5,670 | $11,310 | $6,281 |
| 2018 | $5,820 | $11,460 | $5,908 |
| 2019 | $6,180 | $11,640 | $7,583 |
| 2020 | $6,450 | $12,060 | $7,790 |
| 2021 | $6,570 | $12,330 | $8,035 |
| 2022 | $6,780 | $12,690 | $7,752 |
| 2023 | $6,990 | $13,080 | $7,454 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
57.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in 2024 is 788 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
24.59% 100% Completion Time
38.25% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 24.59% of students graduating from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.
Return on Investment
$11,000 Median Student Debt
$38,752 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
28.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1462.58% Return on Investment
2.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 67 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 37 completions
CIP 52.0302: 21 completions
Agricultural Business and Management: 17 completions
CIP 51.0713: 15 completions
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 14 completions
CIP 51.0911: 13 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 11 completions
CIP 51.3999: 8 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 246 completions
Most popular programs at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College graduates.
About
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public institution located in Johnstown, PA, offering 27 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 788 students. The institution maintains a 38.25% graduation rate. Approximately 17.67% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Johnstown, PA 15904-2949
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.25% graduation rate at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Pennsylvania Highlands Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $7,110 and average net price is $6,200 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pennsylvania Highlands Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,465 six years after entry and $38,752 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Pennsylvania Highlands Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,000.
How big is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College?
Total enrollment is about 788 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College public or private?
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public institution located in Johnstown, PA.
Is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College an HBCU?
No. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College a tribal college?
No. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.3%).
Is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.