Henderson Community College
Tel:
(270) 827-1867
- 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 1,586 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 23%.
Top Rankings
Henderson Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Henderson Community College | (KY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 78 staff | 111 staff |
Source: 2019 (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).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,929 students | 15.40 Mi3501 First Ave
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Owensboro, KY 42303
(270) 686-4400 31.603,940 - 1,650 students | 43.20 Mi3575 College Road
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-5400 43.201,650 - Wabash Valley CollegePublic2,777 students | 44.20 Mi2200 College Drive
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 393-2982 44.202,777
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