Howard College
Howard College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Big Spring, TX. Howard College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Howard College is $5,266 for Texas residents and $6,716 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 10.53% from last year at Howard.
- Total 4,101 students have enrolled in Howard and, of that, 1,237 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Howard offers 56 programs.
- The graduation rate of Howard is 35% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Howard College is $5,266 for Texas residents and $6,716 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 10.53% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Texas Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $3,980 | $5,430 |
| 2022 | $3,980 | $5,430 |
| 2023 | $4,580 | $6,030 |
| 2024 | $4,626 | $6,076 |
| 2025 | $5,266 | $6,716 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Howard College offers 53 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Howard College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 35 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 53 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 64 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 41 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 14 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 10 |
| Business/Commerce | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 94 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 69 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 44 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 23 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 22 |
Student Population
Total 4,101 students have enrolled to Howard College. By gender, there are 1,552 male and 2,549 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.61 to 1.
Howard College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,237 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 29 | 9 | 20 |
| Asian | 43 | 20 | 23 |
| Black or African American | 176 | 79 | 97 |
| Hispanic | 1,921 | 678 | 1,243 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| White | 1,761 | 693 | 1,068 |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 23 | 43 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 103 | 48 | 55 |
| Total | 4,101 | 1,552 | 2,549 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Howard College is 35% and the transfer-out rate is 8%. The average financial aid amount is $2,175 and 91% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| Retention Rate | 71% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $2,175 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 25 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 89 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 284 |