Howard Community College

10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
  View full size
  Get directions
Top Ranked (2022): View Rankings
Tel: (443) 518-1000
www.howardcc.edu
REQUEST INFO
SAVE SCHOOL
  • Howard Community College creates an environment that inspires learning and the lifelong pursuit of personal and professional goals. The college provides open access and innovative learning systems to respond to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. As a vital partner, HCC is a major force in the intellectual, cultural and economic life of its community.

School Highlights

Howard Community College serves 9,632 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 60%.

Top Rankings

Howard Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Maryland for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 446 teachers has grown by 28% over five years.
Howard Community College(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty446 staff378 staff
This chart display total faculty of Howard Community College and community college average number of faculty in MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School CalendarLink to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Howard Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Howard Community College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment9,632 students3,876 students
This chart display the total enrollment of Howard Community College and community college average number of enrollment of MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio22:110:1
This chart display the student staff ratio of Howard Community College and community college average student staff ratio of MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
# Full-Time Students2,683 students1,089 students
This chart display the total number of Full-Time students enrollment of Howard Community College and average number of community college Full-Time students enrollment of MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
# Part-Time Students6,949 students2,787 students
This chart display the total number of Part-Time students enrollment of Howard Community College and average number of community college Part-Time students enrollment of MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Howard Community College. This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of MD.
% Asian
15%
6%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Howard Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Hispanic
12%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Howard Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Black
29%
30%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Howard Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% White
32%
40%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Howard Community College and the percentage of White community college students in MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Howard Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Non Resident races		-
4%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Howard Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in MD by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Unknown races
6%
4%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Howard Community College. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in MD.
Diversity Score0.770.73
This chart display the diversity score of Howard Community College and the community college average diversity score of MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
College Completion Rate
22%
22%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of Howard Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of MD by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$41,800$36,700
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Howard Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of MD by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,280 is less than the state average of $7,291. The in-state tuition has declined by 42% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,988 is less than the state average of $9,297. The out-state tuition has declined by 41% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,280$7,291
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Howard Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees$3,988$9,297
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Howard Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid57%73%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Howard Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in MD by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$10,500$10,437
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Howard Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in MD by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$7,000$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Howard Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in MD by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Sports

Total Sports Offered7 sports
SportsBasketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country,
Lacrosse, Soccer,
Softball, Track and Field,
Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Situated beside a lake on a 120-acre wooded campus, Howard Community College (HCC) offers a wide range of academic pursuits and extracurricular activities for students of all ages and walks of life. About 5,000 students pursue studies at HCC in a variety of academic programs leading to transfer to four-year colleges or immediate employment upon graduation. An additional 12,000 students take courses for personal or professional development. Conveniently located in the heart of Howard County, the HCC campus features a Science and Technology Building, home to lasers, robots, computers, satellite links, and other tools for hightech learning. The Galleria, a spacious twostory windowed atrium adjacent to the building, provides a pleasing space for quiet study, informal gatherings, or special events. The physical education complex features an Olympic-sized pool, large gymnasium and weight room. Nine acres of athletic fields support archery, tennis, hardball, softball, soccer and track. Other facilities include the Library with more than 40,000 volumes of reference materials, the Nursing Building, and the Administration Building which contains offices, learning labs, and studios for painting, music, photography and sculpture. The Alfred J. Smith, Jr., Theatre for the performing arts provides the setting for an outstanding cultural arts program. The Theatre Outback is a "black box" performance space for experimental theatre and student productions. Howard Community College is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools and by the Maryland State Department of Education to offer programs of learning and to award the associate in arts degree and certificate of proficiency.

Profile last updated: 07/13/2021

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Howard Community College is Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia (3.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
    Private for-profit
    875 students | 3.70 Mi9325 Snowden River Pky
    Columbia, MD 21046
    (410) 290-7100     3.70875
  • Baltimore City Community College
    Public
    4,909 students | 13.70 Mi2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
    Baltimore, MD 21215
    (410) 462-8300     13.704,909
  • Baltimore International College
    Public
    501 students | 15.30 Mi17 Commerce Street- Commerce Exchange
    Baltimore, MD 21202
    (800) 624-9926     15.30501
  • Maryland college of art and design
    Private, non-profit
    78 students | 15.80 Mi10500 georgia ave
    Silver Spring, MD 20902
    (301) 649-4454     15.8078
  • Montgomery College
    Public
    21,260 students | 17.00 Mi51 Mannakee Street
    Rockville, MD 20850
    (240) 567-5000     17.0021,260
Recent Articles
Five Things Every Recent Community College Graduate Should Do
Five Things Every Recent Community College Graduate Should Do
You've graduated from community college - now what? Keep reading to learn what to do after you've finished college.
Studio Art Programs at Community Colleges
Studio Art Programs at Community Colleges
Your local community college campus offers a variety of art programs both traditional and modern. Find out more about them here.
Mental Health Support for Community College Students
Mental Health Support for Community College Students
With serious mental health issues on the rise on college campuses nationwide, community colleges are scrambling to provide expanded mental health services to students.
Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 9,632 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,280
  • Out-state tuition: $3,988
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 68%
Related School Videos
Learning Languages Virtually | Howard Community College 56:53

Learning Languages Virtually | Howard Community College

Pathways: Apprenticeships, Internships and a Choreographer | Howard Community College (HCC) 25:51

Pathways: Apprenticeships, Internships and a Choreographer | Howard Community College (HCC)

Argue Like an Ancient Greek: Community Lecture | Howard Community College (HCC) 0:17

Argue Like an Ancient Greek: Community Lecture | Howard Community College (HCC)

Howard Community College Learning That Works for You 2018 Cyber 0:31

Howard Community College Learning That Works for You 2018 Cyber

View more school videos

Related School News

View all past news stories

Did You Know?
For Maryland public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $7,291 per year for in-state students and $9,297 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maryland community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Maryland is Montgomery College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links