Howard Community College
Howard Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Columbia, MD. It offers 93 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1975 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 8,177 students attended Howard Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 200 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 426 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 636 (full-time) and 553 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Howard Community College is 23% and transfer-out rate is 20%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
| Student Population | 8,177 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 23% |
| Number of Faculty | 626 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Howard Community College is $8,976
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
57% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,626 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,976 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,626 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Howard Community College offers 49 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 71 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 14 | 0 | 48 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 35 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 49 | 0 | 71 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Howard Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 71 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 48 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 23 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 8,177 students have enrolled into Howard Community College. By gender, 3,392 male and 4,785 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,136 White (26.12%), 2,455 Black/African American (30.02%), 1,123 Hispanic (13.73%), 1,062 Asian (12.99%), and 2,516 students with other races. 448 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,177 | 3,392 | 4,785 |
| American Indian/Native American | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Asian | 1,062 | 493 | 569 |
| Black/African American | 2,455 | 879 | 1,576 |
| Hispanic | 1,123 | 411 | 712 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| White | 2,136 | 1,022 | 1,114 |
| Two More | 483 | 205 | 278 |
| Un-Known | 447 | 205 | 242 |
| Non-resident Alien | 448 | 164 | 284 |
Directory Information
- 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD
- 443-518-1000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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