Howard Community College
- 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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 9,632 students
- In-state tuition: $3,280
- Out-state tuition: $3,988
- Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Howard Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 446 teachers has grown by 28% over five years.
Howard Community College
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
446 staff
378 staff
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 Enrollment
9,632 students
3,876 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
2,683 students
1,089 students
# Part-Time Students
6,949 students
2,787 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
232 students
% Asian
15%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
29%
30%
% White
32%
40%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.73
College Completion Rate
22%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,800
$36,700
Tuition 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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,988
$9,297
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
73%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,437
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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