Holyoke Community College, Holyoke (HCC)
Holyoke, MA
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Holyoke Community College, Holyoke
| Region: | Northeast |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Cougar |
| Website: | www.hcc.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Parking Permit Required: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Open Admissions |
| In-State Tuition: | $3,574 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $8,518 |
| Retention Rate: | 61% |
| Enrollment: | 9,425 |
| Year Established: | 1946 |
About HCC
Residents of Holyoke, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas can get an academic or professional education and prepare for work or for four-year transfer by attending Holyoke Community College. Holyoke also offers many enjoyable ways for students to get involved in the school community.
Academics at Holyoke can prepare students for many different careers, such as:
*Addiction Counseling
*Banking
*Firefighting
*Food Service
*Medical Assisting
*Veterinary Technology
Students who wish to transfer can also major in specialized or general academic and creative fields like:
*American Studies
*Creative Writing
*Engineering
*Liberal Arts
*Math
*Photography
*Theatre Arts
Holyoke has also managed to create a community of student involvement. There are more than 50 student clubs, which include creative arts, religious, special interest and cultural groups. Students may also start a new club whenever they wish.
Prospective students will first need to fill out an application for admission, submit transcripts, and then take an assessment test for placement purposes.
More than half of Holyoke students receive financial aid. Loans, federal and state grants, work-study and scholarships are all available to eligible students. Eligibility is based on such factors as income. Also, students must attend at least part-time to receive certain forms of aid like loans and scholarships.
HCC Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 3 of 5 Stars 2 Reviews
50% of students gave Holyoke Community College, Holyoke 4 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Rachel Powers Student at This School - Grad Year 2012
I love the small classroom size i think it works really well to better my education. They give you more time and you feel like the professors care about how you do in their class. They always include student activities. The professors are all really great and want their students to succeed.
HCC Map & Location
Holyoke Community College, Holyoke
303 Homestead Ave
Holyoke, MA 01040
Getting Around HCC
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HCC Students
| Total Students | 9,425 |
|---|
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 19%
- African American: 7%
- Caucasian: 67%
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1%
- Asian: 2%
- Unknown and Other: 4%
| Latino | 19% |
|---|---|
| African American | 7% |
| Caucasian | 67% |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown and Other | 4% |
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Holyoke Community College, Holyoke
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