Howard Community College
Columbia, MD · City · 6,649 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Columbia, MD, 21044-3197 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
11 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$16,774
Out-of-state COA
$22,318
Avg net price
$11,133
In-state tuition
$4,080
Out-of-state tuition
$9,624
Books & supplies
$2,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,714
$30–48k
$9,924
$48–75k
$12,198
$75–110k
$14,104
$110k+
$15,881
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
25%
Consumer completion
20%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
34%
Transferred
28%
Still enrolled
3%
Dropped out / unknown
35%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,195
Median earnings (10yr)
$49,020
Median debt
$10,500
Monthly loan payment
$111
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,000–$10,750
Debt (90th percentile)
$19,000
Student Body
Men 42%Women 58%
14
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
39%
Median family income
$25,403
Independent students
45%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
69%
Race & ethnicity
White
22%
Hispanic
15%
Black
32%
Asian
12%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
7%
Unknown
5%
Institutional
Endowment
$14M
Full-time faculty
27%
Avg faculty salary
$8,959/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,330
Federal loan rate
7%
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