College of Health Care Professions

2616 S. Loop West Suite 201
Houston, TX 77054
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

College of Health Care Professions serves 631 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

College of Health Care Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
College of Health Care Professions
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
17 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of College of Health Care Professions has grown by 885% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The College of Health Care Professions diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 120% over five years.
Total Enrollment
631 students
1,385 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
631 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
631 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
631 students
837 students
% Hispanic
46%
47%
% Black
47%
13%
% White
3%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
77%
54%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is College of Health Care Professions's ranking?
College of Health Care Professions ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 37:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Harris County, TX is 65%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Harris County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Harris County, TX is Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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