The Houston Community College System is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering opportunities for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning that prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.
School Highlights
Houston Community College serves 46,780 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 46,780 students
In-state tuition: $3,358
Out-state tuition: $3,754
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Houston Community College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Houston Community College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
46,780 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
13,236 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
33,544 students
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
344 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
13,236 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
33,544 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
11%
4%
% Asian
28%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
35%
40%
% White
2%
6%
% Hawaiian
14%
24%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1653%
0.5294%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,500
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,358 is more than the state average of $3,316. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,754 is less than the state average of $5,750. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,358
$3,316
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,754
$5,750
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,250
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Houston Community College is one of the largest community colleges
in the United States, serving over 55,000 students each semester.
Five area colleges and one specialty college, as well as an
extensive distance education program within the system serve the
618 square mile area including Houston and the surrounding regions.
The Houston Community College System (HCC) was created under the
governance of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) as the
result of a public referendum on May 18, 1971. In August of that
year, more than 5,700 students enrolled in workforce education
courses held at the Houston Technical Institute. In the following
semester, academic transfer classes were added and taught at six
HISD locations. The college offers Academic degrees, Workforce
degrees & certificates and Continuing Education programs. The
Houston Community College System is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to
award the associate degree.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 46,780 students
In-state tuition: $3,358
Out-state tuition: $3,754
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,316 per year for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,996 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
