Houston Community College
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Houston Community College
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Houston Community College is a large public college located on an urban campus in Houston, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 46,780, and admissions are selective. The college has an average graduation rate of 17% and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $2,904, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $3,624.
Rankings
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- #2 Ranked in Best Online Community Colleges of 2024
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
63% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
17% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores--
High school transcript--
High school rank--
Letter of recommendation--
High school GPA--
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep program--
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
47k
Students enrolled
77%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
12%
Unknown
2%
Black
27%
Hispanic
37%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
8%
Asian
10%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
57% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
38
Total Online Enrollment
36,168
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.77% online, 23% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
80% On-campus
20% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates16% online
Associate24% online
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
57%
State Grant Aid
12%
Institution Grant Aid
23%
Pell Grant
57%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$14k
Average student debtafter graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|
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