Howard Community College, Columbia (HCC)
Columbia, MD| Region: | Mid-Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Dragons |
| Website: | www.howardcc.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Parking Permit Required: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Open Admissions |
| In-State Tuition: | $6,833 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $8,183 |
| Retention Rate: | 66% |
| Enrollment: | 14,149 |
| Year Established: | 1969 |
About HCC
Students at Howard Community College may obtain a traditional two-year degree or certificate, enhance career skills or enroll in a distinctive program designed for transfer to prestigious universities.
Located in Columbia, Maryland, Howard Community College’s associate’s degrees and career certificates are offered through eight distinctive departments which include arts and humanities, teacher education, mathematics and health sciences.
Students at Howard may receive a degree or certificate leading to careers in Respiratory Therapy, Nursing, Web Design and Accounting, among many others. They may also obtain an academic degree leading to four-year university transfer.
One of Howard’s more outstanding offerings is the Academic Enrichment program. Through this program, students engage in rigorous, honors-level academics designed for transfer to prestigious four-year universities.
Howard also has continuing education, distance learning classes and courses for international students.
For Howard faculty there is the Teaching and Learning Institute, through which Howard instructors may advance skills, knowledge and technological proficiency.
Student services provide comprehensive support including career-planning, job fairs, assistance for single parents, tutoring and learning assistance and mental health counseling.
Financial aid is available through loans, grants and other sources to those who qualify. Contact Howard Community College for more details.
HCC Map & Location
Howard Community College, Columbia
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
Getting Around HCC
Walkability
Very good walkability. We recommend walking in this area.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Columbia, MD
HCC Students
| Total Students | 14,149 |
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Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 7%
- African American: 28%
- Caucasian: 47%
- Asian: 12%
- Unknown and Other: 5%
| Latino | 7% |
|---|---|
| African American | 28% |
| Caucasian | 47% |
| Asian | 12% |
| Unknown and Other | 5% |
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