Howard Community College
Howard Community College is one of the sixteen public 2-year colleges in Maryland. The campus is located in an urban area, in Columbia.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 9,476 students attend the school. Every year 19% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.HCC's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,256, and fees were $624. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,336 and $624 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students9,476 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate69% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 13 | 123 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 6 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 40 miles radius of Howard Community College
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Anne Arundel Community College
23 miles away |
Carroll Community College
23 miles away |
Community College of Baltimore County
23 miles away |
Everest College - McLean
27 miles away |
Northern Virginia Community College
33 miles away |
Frederick Community College
33 miles away |
Harford Community College
40 miles away |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1974 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 10/01/1998 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost 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 | $136/credit | |
In State Students | $219/credit | |
Out of State Students | $264/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 | $6,120 | $9,855 | $11,880 |
ADN | 70 | $9,520 | $15,330 | $18,480 |
BSN | 125 | $17,000 | $27,375 | $33,000 |
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, 57% of Howard Community 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 | 40% | $4,291 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $390 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 13% | $1,170 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $1,354 |
Federal Student Loans | 12% | $5,014 |
Private Loans | -- | $4,497 |
$10,050
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$9,017 |
$30,001 to $48,000$9,580 |
$48,001 to $75,000$11,459 |
$75,001 to $110,000$13,699 |
Over $110,000$14,810 |
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Student Population
9,476
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,285
Women
4,191
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
34% |
Black/African American |
30% |
Asian |
12% |
Hispanic |
10% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Non-resident alien |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maryland state board of nursing.