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The Houston Community College System is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering opportunities for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning that prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.
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| County |
Harris County, TX |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
12,198 students |
1,000 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
27,318 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
39,516 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
44% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
39% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$3,070 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
12% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,059 |
$1,211 |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$893 |
$3,048 |
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- Houston Community College is one of the largest community colleges in the United States, serving over 55,000 students each semester. Five area colleges and one specialty college, as well as an extensive distance education program within the system serve the 618 square mile area including Houston and the surrounding regions.
- The Houston Community College System (HCC) was created under the governance of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) as the result of a public referendum on May 18, 1971. In August of that year, more than 5,700 students enrolled in workforce education courses held at the Houston Technical Institute. In the following semester, academic transfer classes were added and taught at six HISD locations.
- The college offers Academic degrees, Workforce degrees & certificates and Continuing Education programs.
- The Houston Community College System is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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