Henderson Community College

2660 S Green St
Henderson, KY 42420
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henderson.kctcs.edu
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  • The mission of HendersonCommunity College is to provide general education curriculum for the first two years of a baccalaureate program (associate of arts and associate of science degrees), Offer technical programs to prepare students for immediate employment (certificates, diplomas, or associate in applied science degrees) and provide continuing education, adult education, cultural opportunities, and customized training for the general public, area employers and the local workforce.

School Highlights

Henderson Community College serves 1,608 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is same as the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 22%.

Top Rankings

Henderson Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Kentucky for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 107 teachers has grown by 11% over five years.
Henderson Community College(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty107 staff228 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Henderson Community College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Henderson Community College diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,608 students3,458 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:115:1
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# Full-Time Students450 students1,264 students
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# Part-Time Students1,158 students2,194 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
5%
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% Black
8%
9%
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% White
81%
78%
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.330.38
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College Completion Rate
27%
35%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,500$29,400
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,624 is less than the state average of $3,629. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,456 is more than the state average of $12,449. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,624$3,629
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Out-State Tuition Fees$12,456$12,449
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid98%98%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,500$12,168
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,000$6,250
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • In the fall of 1960, the Northwest Extension of the University of Kentucky opened its doors for the first time to 256 Henderson, Union, and Webster County residents. In 1964, the Northwest Extension became Henderson Community College (HCC), a charter member of the University of Kentucky Community College System. HCC currently enrolls students in academic, technical and transfer programs and provides training for more than 4,000 citizens through its continuing education program. Henderson Community College became a member of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System in 1998. At HCC, we are committed to offering you a quality educational experience. We enroll students in academic and technical programs, as well as, train individuals through our community and economic development programs. HCC can make a difference in your life by providing: The first two years of courses that easily transfer toward a four-year degree at all Kentucky public college and universities, the University of Southern Indiana, and other colleges and universities across the country. We currently enroll students in academic, technical and transfer programs ? providing training for more than 4,000 citizens through our continuing education program.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Henderson Community College is Ivy Tech Community College Evansville (15.4 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,608 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,624
  • Out-state tuition: $12,456
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 19%
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For Kentucky public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,629 per year for in-state students and $12,449 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,328 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kentucky community colleges have a diversity score of 0.38, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Kentucky is Ross College-Hopkinsville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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