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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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