Howard Community College
Howard Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Columbia, MD. Howard Community College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Howard Community College is $8,136 for Maryland residents and $10,836 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 7.21% from last year at Howard CC.
- Total 8,643 students have enrolled in Howard CC and, of that, 1,870 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Howard CC offers 90 programs.
- The graduation rate of Howard CC is 24% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Howard Community College is $8,136 for Maryland residents and $10,836 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 7.21% 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 | Maryland Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,218 | $8,649 |
| 2022 | $7,380 | $8,973 |
| 2023 | $7,704 | $9,459 |
| 2024 | $7,920 | $10,107 |
| 2025 | $8,136 | $10,836 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Howard Community College offers 90 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Howard Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 43 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 31 | 0 |
| Total | 90 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 21 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 8 |
| Accounting | 4 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 4 |
| Biomedical Technology/Technician | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 151 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 149 |
| Business/Commerce | 62 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 29 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 20 |
Student Population
Total 8,643 students have enrolled to Howard Community College. By gender, there are 3,641 male and 5,002 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.73 to 1.
Howard Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,870 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 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Asian | 1,249 | 617 | 632 |
| Black or African American | 2,402 | 898 | 1,504 |
| Hispanic | 1,181 | 415 | 766 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| White | 1,902 | 892 | 1,010 |
| Two or More Races | 572 | 251 | 321 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 750 | 351 | 399 |
| Total | 8,643 | 3,641 | 5,002 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Howard Community College is 24% and the transfer-out rate is 26%. The average financial aid amount is $3,118 and 63% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 24% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Retention Rate | 69% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,118 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 181 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 588 |