Howard Community College
Columbia, MD · Public · Associate's degrees · City
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About Howard Community College
Howard Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Columbia, MD, in a city setting. It enrolls about 6,649 students. 24% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $49,020.
Open
Acceptance
$11,133
Net price
6,649
Enrollment
24%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$11,133
Average net price
$4,080
In-state tuition
$9,624
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$2,400
Books & supplies
$16,774
Total cost of attendance
27%
Students receiving Pell grants
7%
Students with federal loans
$10,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$49,020
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,195
Median earnings (6 yrs)
24%
Graduation rate
69%
Retention rate
71%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,330
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
6,649
Total enrollment
69%
Part-time
25
Avg. age at entry
39%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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