Howard Community College
Howard Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Columbia, MD. It offers 90 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 8,643 students attended Howard Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 181 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 434 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 588 (full-time) and 560 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Howard Community College is 24% and transfer-out rate is 26%. The retention rate is 69% at the school.
| Student Population | 8,643 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 24% |
| Number of Faculty | 615 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Howard Community College is $10,836
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
63% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,118 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $10,836 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $3,118 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Howard Community College offers 47 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, 69 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 16 | 0 | 35 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 31 | 0 | 34 |
| Total | 47 | 0 | 69 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Howard Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 69 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 35 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 34 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 8,643 students have enrolled into Howard Community College. By gender, 3,641 male and 5,002 female students are attending the school.
There are 1,902 White (22.01%), 2,402 Black/African American (27.79%), 1,181 Hispanic (13.66%), 1,249 Asian (14.45%), and 3,078 students with other races. 565 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,643 | 3,641 | 5,002 |
| American Indian/Native American | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Asian | 1,249 | 617 | 632 |
| Black/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 More | 572 | 251 | 321 |
| Un-Known | 750 | 351 | 399 |
| Non-resident Alien | 565 | 209 | 356 |
Directory Information
- 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD
- 443-518-1000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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