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 2024 tuition & fees of Howard Community College is $7,920 for Maryland residents and $10,107 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 6.85% from last year at Howard CC.
- Total 8,177 students have enrolled in Howard CC and, of that, 1,693 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Howard CC offers 90 programs.
- The graduation rate of Howard CC is 23% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Howard Community College is $7,920 for Maryland residents and $10,107 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 6.85% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7,029 | $8,379 |
| 2021 | $7,218 | $8,649 |
| 2022 | $7,380 | $8,973 |
| 2023 | $7,704 | $9,459 |
| 2024 | $7,920 | $10,107 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Howard Community College offers 93 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 | 44 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 35 | 0 |
| Total | 93 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 8 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | 5 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 3 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 188 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 150 |
| Business/Commerce | 76 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 21 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 17 |
Student Population
Total 8,177 students have enrolled to Howard Community College. By gender, there are 3,392 male and 4,785 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.71 to 1.
Howard Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,693 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 | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Asian | 1,062 | 493 | 569 |
| Black or 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 or More Races | 483 | 205 | 278 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 447 | 205 | 242 |
| Total | 8,177 | 3,392 | 4,785 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Howard Community College is 23% and the transfer-out rate is 20%. The average financial aid amount is $4,626 and 57% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 23% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| Retention Rate | 67% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,626 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 200 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 636 |