School Highlights
College of Health Care Professions serves 631 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
College of Health Care Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
College of Health Care Professions
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
17 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
9
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of College of Health Care Professions has grown by 885% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The College of Health Care Professions diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 120% over five years.
Total Enrollment
631 students
4,254 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
631 students
902 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
631 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
631 students
869 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
46%
47%
% Black
47%
13%
% White
3%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
77%
54%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College of Health Care Professions's ranking?
College of Health Care Professions ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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