- 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 1,853 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 27%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,853 students
- In-state tuition: $3,624
- Out-state tuition: $12,456
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Henderson Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Henderson Community College
(KY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & 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
107 staff
232 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Henderson Community College has grown by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Henderson Community College diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,853 students
3,741 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
449 students
1,251 students
# Part-Time Students
1,404 students
2,490 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
185 students
401 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
449 students
1,251 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
121 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,404 students
2,490 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
407 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
11%
10%
% White
76%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
44%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,500
$29,400
Tuition 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 19% 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 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,624
$3,629
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,456
$12,449
Tuition Notes
$4,536 (in-state residents)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,400
$11,279
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,813
$5,953
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Henderson Community College cost?
Henderson Community College's tuition is approximately $3,624 for In-State students and $12,456 for Out-State students.
What is Henderson Community College's ranking?
Henderson Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kentucky for: Least expensive tuition and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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