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 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 19:1. 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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- #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 transcriptRequired for some
High school rank--
Letter of recommendation--
High school GPA--
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
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
50k
Students enrolled
62%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
8%
Unknown
2%
Black
22%
Hispanic
29%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
8%
Asian
8%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
58% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
31
Total Online Enrollment
30,080
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.62% online, 38% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
85% On-campus
15% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates10% online
Associate22% 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
58%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
21%
Pell Grant
58%
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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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.