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Howard Community College

Howard Community College is a medium, public institution located in Columbia, md. Founded in 1966, Howard Community College offers undergraduate degrees in 68 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 2 Year, Public
undergraduates 6,905 undergraduates
cost $7,704 undergraduate tuition
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Howard Community College is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Annual tuition $7,704
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $2,400
Cost of attendance* $10,104
Financial aid package $3,871
Estimated cost $6,233 See my potential costs

Out of state

Annual tuition $9,459
Additional expenses
Books & supplies $2,400
Cost of attendance* $11,859
Financial aid package $3,871
Estimated cost $7,988 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other living estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Howard Community College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,905, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

8,177

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Student type

Full-time

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
25%
African American %
32%
Hispanic American %
15%
Asian %
12%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
10%

Campus life

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Campus info

map 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044-3197
phone 443-518-1200
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Popular clubs & activities

Phi theta kappa

Student government association

Student veterans organization

Hispanic student union

Student nursing

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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Howard Community College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Howard Community College?

Howard Community College is located in Columbia, md.

How much does it cost for 2 years at Howard Community College?  

The estimated cost for 2 years at Howard Community College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $29,194.

 

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