Howard Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	68%
On-time graduation rate	25%

Located in Columbia, Maryland, Howard CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Howard Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Howard Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Howard CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Howard CC is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maryland state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at Howard CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,552

Cost of attendance at Howard Community College in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,968

Cost of attendance at Howard Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 56 of freshman students at Howard Community College received on average $4,842 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,842

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	224	30%	$4,853	$1,087,134
Other Federal Grant	276	37%	$5,207	$1,437,123
State Grant/Scholarships	123	16%	$1,930	$237,442
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	252	34%	$1,444	$363,874
Total Grant & Scholarships	421	56%	$4,842	$2,038,439

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Howard Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Howard Community College students is 24.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.8%.

24.7%

asian 30.9% 38 students
African American 16.7% 51 students
white 33.4% 98 students
unknown 21.4% 6 students
hispanic 21.1% 28 students
International Students 29.6% 16 students
Mixed Race 17.1% 12 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Howard Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Howard Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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