Howard College
Howard College is located in Big Spring, Texas. This school was established back in 1945 and it currently serves a little bit over 4600 students. Howard College offers students 41 majors in 17 different programs. Students will be able to pursue associate’s degrees at this school and will also have many certificate opportunities to consider. This college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Howard College is also known for having a good athletic department. The school competes in region 5 of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). There are various men’s and women’s team sports available as well as cheerleading.
Howard College nursing students can pursue associate’s degrees in nursing at this school as well as certificates in vocational nursing. There is an LVN-to-RN transition track designed for current LVNs who want to move up to become RNs. The nursing program at this school is approved by the Texas State Board of Nursing. It also has the approval of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students4,264 |
Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate41% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 6 | 26 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 29 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1955 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1978 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $67/credit | |
In State Students | $112/credit | |
Out of State Students | $159/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $3,015 | $5,040 | $7,155 |
ADN | 70 | $4,690 | $7,840 | $11,130 |
BSN | 125 | $8,375 | $14,000 | $19,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 89% of Howard College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 51% | $4,510 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $474 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 38% | $2,078 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 41% | $3,904 |
Federal Student Loans | 18% | $3,916 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,894
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,239 |
$30,001 to $48,000$4,961 |
$48,001 to $75,000$8,077 |
$75,001 to $110,000$10,130 |
Over $110,000$11,138 |
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Student Population
4,264
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,612
Women
1,652
Men
29%
Full-time
71%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Hispanic |
50% |
White |
42% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Texas state board of nursing.