Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is a public two-year community college located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

History: The school was formerly known as Cambria County Community College (Johnstown), which was founded in 1993 and changed to its current name in 2004.

Campus Distribution: The main campus is the Richland Campus, and there are also education centers in Altoona, Ebensburg, Huntingdon, Somerset, etc.

Student Size: There are 3,003 students on campus, of which less than 1% are international students.

Academic Education

Degree Programs: Only 2 Year-long associate degree and some other diploma courses.

Professional fields: The professional fields offered are relatively broad, covering health sciences and related services, business management marketing and related majors, liberal arts, general education and humanities, etc. The more popular majors include accounting, administrative assistant, welding technology, nursing, business management and business administration, etc.

Teaching mode: All courses are taught by teachers with direct industry experience, using a small class teaching mode, which can fully pay attention to the learning progress of each student, provide students with personalized guidance and support, and students have more opportunities to participate in practical activities to better understand and apply theoretical knowledge.

Transfer opportunities: Students can first obtain an associate degree here, and then transfer to a four-year university for further studies. The college has cooperative relationships with many universities, which facilitates students' transfers.

Campus life

Student organizations: There are many Student organizations and clubs, but according to student feedback, the choice of clubs is relatively limited.

Sports activities: The school has sports teams such as the men's basketball team, and will hold various sports events. Students can participate in various sports competitions to show their sports talents and cultivate teamwork spirit and competitive awareness.

Campus activities: Cultural festivals, art exhibitions, concerts, lectures and other colorful campus activities will be held, providing students with a platform to show themselves and communicate and interact, enhancing students' sense of belonging and cohesion on campus.

Teaching facilities and resources

Library: The school has its own library, providing students with a wealth of books, journals, electronic resources, etc. to meet students' learning and research needs.

Other facilities: It is also equipped with advanced teaching facilities such as computer centers and laboratories, as well as various student service facilities, such as libraries, study rooms, restaurants, student activity centers, etc., to provide convenience for students' study and life.

Admission and Fees

Application Requirements: The school has an open admissions policy, no application fee, no SAT scores, and no TOEFL scores are required, but if you do not have a TOEFL score, you can apply for admission to the school's language courses.

Tuition: In the 2018-2019 academic year, tuition and fees for local students are $5,820, in-state students are $8,130, and out-of-state students are $11,460.

Scholarships: The school offers a variety of scholarships and funding programs for students. 23% of undergraduates can receive scholarships or grants, and the average scholarship or grant amount is $4,984.