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 49,749, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The college has an average graduation rate of 17% and a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $2,904, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $3,624.
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High school transcriptRequired for some
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High school GPA--
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--
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.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
50k
Students enrolled
60%
Online student enrollment
20:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
8%
Unknown
2%
Black
21%
Hispanic
28%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
7%
Asian
7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
58% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.60% online, 40% on-campus.
82% On-campus
18% Online
Certificates11% online
Associate26% online
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $2,904 | $3,624 |
Graduate | $undefined | $undefined |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
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Books and supplies | $1,125 |
On-campus room and board | $12,653 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,215 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,330 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,215 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,215 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $17,897 | $18,617 |
Off-campus without family | $14,574 | $15,294 |
Off-campus with family | $5,244 | $5,964 |
Federal Grant Aid
58%
State Grant Aid
13%
Institution Grant Aid
13%
Pell Grant
58%
$14k
Average student debtafter graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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