Head Coach
Jerre Cole
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About Highland Community College – Kansas Basketball
Walk into the Highland gym and you'll feel the weight of tradition, a program built on toughness, fundamentals, and the kind of basketball that transfers respect. Head coach Jerre Cole has shaped a culture where junior college basketball isn't a stepping stone; it's a proving ground. Players who come through Highland don't just improve their game; they learn what it means to compete in a conference where every possession matters. The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference demands consistency. Highland holds its own in a league that develops athletes for four-year programs and professional pathways. Cole builds rosters with purpose: guards who can run an offense, bigs who defend the paint, and everyone understanding their role within a larger system. The program emphasizes basketball IQ alongside athleticism, players leave with tape and accolades, but more importantly, with the habits that translated them to the next level. This isn't flashy basketball. It's intelligent, pressure-tested, and grounded in the kind of work ethic that resonates with four- year coaches evaluating junior college players. Highland develops athletes who arrive ready to contribute immediately, having already navigated the mental and physical demands of serious competition. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$11,434/yr
Grad rate
39%
Enrollment
1,279
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $11,434 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $9,299 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $10,222 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $11,361 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $13,113 / year
- $110,001+
- $14,608 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,279
- Average net price
- $11,434 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $4,650 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $4,650 / year
- Graduation rate
- 39%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Allen Community College
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Location Iola, KS | Enrollment 810 | Avg. net price $3,011 |
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Barton Community College
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Location Great Bend, KS | Enrollment 2,455 | Avg. net price $10,725 |
Butler Community College – KS
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Location Andover, KS | Enrollment 5,104 | Avg. net price $16,838 |
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Cloud County Community College
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Location Concordia, KS | Enrollment 762 | Avg. net price $12,402 |
Coffeyville Community College
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Location Coffeyville, KS | Enrollment 850 | Avg. net price $8,624 |
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Colby Community College
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Location Colby, KS | Enrollment 838 | Avg. net price $10,629 |
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Cowley College
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Location Arkansas City, KS | Enrollment 1,543 | Avg. net price $8,364 |
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Dodge City Community College
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Location Dodge City, KS | Enrollment 1,106 | Avg. net price $6,382 |
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Fort Hays Tech Northwest
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Location Goodland, KS | Enrollment 315 | Avg. net price $9,988 |
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Fort Scott Community College
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Location Fort Scott, KS | Enrollment 693 | Avg. net price $4,580 |
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Garden City Community College
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Location Garden City, KS | Enrollment 1,474 | Avg. net price $5,768 |
| Hesston College View program → | Location Hesston, KS | Enrollment 372 | Avg. net price $17,352 |
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Highland Community College – Kansas
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Location Highland, KS | Enrollment 1,279 | Avg. net price $11,434 |
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Hutchinson Community College
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Location Hutchinson, KS | Enrollment 3,039 | Avg. net price $3,479 |
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Independence Community College
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Location Independence, KS | Enrollment 486 | Avg. net price $2,571 |
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Johnson County Community College
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Location Overland Park, KS | Enrollment 11,332 | Avg. net price $12,359 |
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Kansas City Kansas Community College
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Location Kansas City, KS | Enrollment 3,319 | Avg. net price $14,533 |
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Labette Community College
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Location Parsons, KS | Enrollment 801 | Avg. net price $9,779 |
Neosho County Community College
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Location Chanute, KS | Enrollment 862 | Avg. net price $9,067 |
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Pratt Community College
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Location Pratt, KS | Enrollment 579 | Avg. net price $13,697 |
Seward County Community College
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Location Liberal, KS | Enrollment 1,166 | Avg. net price $8,584 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Highland Community College – Kansas JUCO?
Yes, Highland Community College – Kansas is a JUCO program in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Highland Community College – Kansas men's basketball.
What conference is Highland Community College – Kansas in?
Highland Community College – Kansas competes in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Highland Community College – Kansas?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $11,434 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Highland Community College – Kansas?
College Scorecard reports approximately 1,279 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Highland Community College – Kansas?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Your Eligibility for Highland Community College – Kansas Starts Today
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.