Houston Community College: Ranking & Review
| Houston rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 704 | 2479 Top 15% |
Houston Community College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 57,120 | 23,957 | 33,163 |
20,344 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
7,471 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates.
Houston Community College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Houston Community College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Off-campus | $17,590 | $17,986 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Houston Community College does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $2,280 | $2,280 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,080 | $1,476 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $140 | $156 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 4,438 | 4,438 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 800 | 800 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 700 | 700 |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 331 | 331 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | 173 | 173 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 139 | 139 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 132 | 132 |
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services | 117 | 117 |
| Engineering | 116 | 116 |
| Precision Production | 109 | 109 |
| Science Technologies & Technicians | 106 | 106 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians | 93 | 93 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 70 | 70 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 51 | 51 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 41 | 41 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences | 26 | 26 |
| Construction Trades | 25 | 25 |
| Education | 16 | 16 |
| Social Sciences | 13 | 13 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | 9 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 4 | 4 |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 3 | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 1 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Grand Total | 7,514 | 7,514 |
A total of 7,514 2-year associate's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Houston Community College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 18% | 16% | 21% |
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General info
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Mission Statement | Houston Community College is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career and economic development, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 3,377 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,440 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 2-year |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.hccs.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 3100 Main Street Houston, Texas, 77002 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 2,196,000 |
| Phone | 8774226111 |