Houston City College
Houston, TX · Public · Associate's degrees · City
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About Houston City College
Houston City College is a large, public institution in Houston, TX, in a city setting. It enrolls about 40,503 students. 17% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $39,254.
Open
Acceptance
$5,737
Net price
40,503
Enrollment
17%
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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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$5,737
Average net price
$2,040
In-state tuition
$5,460
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$2,250
Books & supplies
$12,009
Total cost of attendance
36%
Students receiving Pell grants
15%
Students with federal loans
$13,921
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
$39,254
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$31,319
Median earnings (6 yrs)
17%
Graduation rate
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Retention rate
62%
Earn more than a HS grad
$5,870
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
40,503
Total enrollment
61%
Part-time
26
Avg. age at entry
50%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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