Howard College
Big Spring, TX · Public · Associate's degrees · Town
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About Howard College
Howard College is a small, public institution in Big Spring, TX, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,611 students. 35% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $38,382.
Open
Acceptance
$6,147
Net price
1,611
Enrollment
35%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
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
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SAT average
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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
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
Race & ethnicity
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