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Howard College

Big Spring, TX · Public · Associate's degrees · Town

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About Howard College

Howard College is a public community college with its main campus in Big Spring, Texas. It also has branch campuses in San Angelo and Lamesa.

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Open

Acceptance

$6,147

Net price

1,611

Enrollment

35%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$6,147

Average net price

$2,766

In-state tuition

$6,716

Out-of-state tuition

$6,064

Room & board

$1,690

Books & supplies

$13,858

Total cost of attendance

24%

Students receiving Pell grants

9%

Students with federal loans

$9,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$4,301
$30–48K
$6,056
$48–75K
$7,068
$75–110K
$9,934
$110K+
$12,329

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$38,382

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,428

Median earnings (6 yrs)

35%

Graduation rate

71%

Retention rate

64%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,239

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,611

Total enrollment

46%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

51%

First-generation

Gender balance

72% women
28% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
50%
White
39%
Black
5%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Asian
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Howard College FAQ

Is Howard College a public or private school?

Howard College is a public institution located in Big Spring, TX.

What is the acceptance rate at Howard College?

Howard College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Howard College cost?

The average annual net price at Howard College is $6,147 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $2,766 in-state and $6,716 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Howard College?

About 35% of students at Howard College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Howard College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Howard College students earn a median of $38,382 per year.

How many students attend Howard College?

Howard College enrolls about 1,611 students.

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