Henderson Community College

2660 S Green St
Henderson, KY 42420-4699

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 2,000 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 16%.
Henderson Community College is the only community colleges within Henderson County, KY.
The nearest community college to Henderson Community College is Ivy Tech Community College Evansville (15.4 miles away).

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	Henderson Community College	(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	Less than 2 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	78 staff	97 staff

The student population of Henderson Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Henderson Community College diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.

Total Enrollment	2,000 students	3,252 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	26:1	27:1

# Full-Time Students	565 students	1,360 students

# Part-Time Students	1,435 students	1,892 students


% Asian	1%	1%

% Hispanic	2%	3%

% Black	6%	8%

% White	88%	84%

% Two or more races	2%	2%

% Unknown races	1%	2%

Diversity Score	0.22	0.29

College Completion Rate	25%	29%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$29,500	$30,100

The public in-state tuition of $3,624 is less than the state average of $4,996. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,456 is less than the state average of $12,836. The out-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,624	$4,996

Out-State Tuition Fees	$12,456	$12,836

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	94%	97%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,700	$17,357

Median Debt for Dropouts	$4,997	$6,625

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Henderson Community College is Ivy Tech Community College Evansville (15.4 miles away).