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Howard Community College

Columbia, MD · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Howard Community College

Howard Community College (HCC or Howard CC) is a public community college in Columbia, Maryland. It offers classes for credit in more than 100 programs, non-credit classes, and workforce development programs. In addition to the main campus in Columbia, courses are also held at two satellite campuses.

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Open

Acceptance

$11,133

Net price

6,649

Enrollment

24%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A+

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

$11,133

Average net price

$4,080

In-state tuition

$9,624

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$2,400

Books & supplies

$16,774

Total cost of attendance

27%

Students receiving Pell grants

7%

Students with federal loans

$10,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$9,714
$30–48K
$9,924
$48–75K
$12,198
$75–110K
$14,104
$110K+
$15,881

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

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After Graduation

$49,020

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,195

Median earnings (6 yrs)

24%

Graduation rate

69%

Retention rate

71%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,330

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

6,649

Total enrollment

69%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

39%

First-generation

Gender balance

58% women
42% men

Race & ethnicity

Black
32%
White
22%
Hispanic
15%
Asian
12%
Two or more races
7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Howard Community College FAQ

Is Howard Community College a public or private school?

Howard Community College is a public institution located in Columbia, MD.

What is the acceptance rate at Howard Community College?

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

How much does Howard Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Howard Community College is $11,133 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,080 in-state and $9,624 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Howard Community College?

About 24% of students at Howard Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Howard Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Howard Community College students earn a median of $49,020 per year.

How many students attend Howard Community College?

Howard Community College enrolls about 6,649 students.

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