Tuition & Scholarships
A Life-Changing Education Within Reach.
Tuition
Students receive the same cost of attendance for in-state and out-of-state tuition annually.
| Full-Time Tuition 12-18 credit hours per semester, including technologies, textbooks, and ebooks. *Students are responsible for paying each credit hour over the 18-hour limit. |
$30,000 annually |
| Fitness & Nutrition Includes Primary Dining, access to the Olson Rec & Wellness Center, intramural uniforms, and College event registration fees. |
$6,000 annually |
| Primary Housing Includes Primary Housing and Primary Parking. |
$6,000 annually |
| Part-Time Tuition < 12 credit hours per semester |
$425 per credit hour |
Total Annual Cost of Attendance: $42,000
*The national average annual cost for a 4-year private nonprofit college is $38,421.
*Prices reflect the 2027-2028 Academic Year.
Thanks to generous donors and partners, a biblical higher education is more accessible than ever.
$16.4M
Awarded in Scholarships (2025-2026).
*Most students receive $24,000–$29,500 annually.
Scholarships
Our donors and partners recognize the extraordinary calling of our students and reflect passionate generosity to support student scholarships. Students are considered for all available scholarships after completing the Scholarship Application.
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Awards $4,000-$5,000 annually to eligible applicants based on demonstrated academic performance and GPA. *We recommend students to submit ACT or SAT scores, which may result in an additional Academic Scholarship award.
Church of the Highlands Scholarship
Awards $15,000 annually to students who do not qualify for the Endowed Student Scholarship. This scholarship represents the generosity and investment of Church of the Highlands in the extraordinary future of our students.
BEGINNING FALL 2027 Distinguished Veterans Scholarship
Awards $4,000 annually to the children of military families who would qualify for GI benefits.
Endowed Student Scholarship (ESS)
The highest valued scholarship at Highlands College is funded perpetually from the Eternal Impact Campaign to award full annual tuition to select students. All students who complete the Scholarship Application are first considered for an ESS. Students who meet the unique eligibility requirements will be considered for this award. Students who do not qualify for an ESS will automatically receive a Church of the Highlands Scholarship.
Housing Grant
Each student will automatically receive a Housing Grant through the Scholarship Application process. Students who qualify for an ESS are awarded $3,000 annually toward housing, and students who do not qualify for an ESS are awarded $6,000 annually toward housing.
Legacy Scholarship
Awards $4,000 annually for children of full-time Teammates of Highlands College and Church of the Highlands.
Service & Leadership Scholarship
Awards up to $2,000 annually to eligible students who have demonstrated a history of service to the local church and community and a Ministry Service Reference (completed by a youth leader, pastor, or mentor in the admissions application).
Monitor your application status and apply for scholarships and financial aid in the Application Dashboard.
Financial Aid
Families may also apply for financial aid, which can be combined with scholarship awards to reduce the cost of attendance further. Highlands College uses a need-based assessment to develop a personalized aid package for each qualifying student. While we do not participate in federal funding programs, generous charitable contributions make financial aid possible for the extraordinary future of our students.
Early Decision Benefits
Fall 2027
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