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Howard Community College

Columbia, MD

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Overview

Howard Community College is a 2-year institution located in Columbia, MD, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD  21044-3197
United States
Contact Chelsea Durbin
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@howardcc.edu
Phone: 443-518-3099
Fax: 443-518-3099

Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biotechnology Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Accounting Checkmark
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping Checkmark
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General Checkmark
Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Business/commerce, General Checkmark
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies Checkmark
Financial Planning And Services Checkmark
General Merchandising, Sales, And Related Marketing Operations, Other Checkmark
Management Information Systems, General Checkmark
Office Management And Supervision Checkmark
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/technicians, Other Checkmark Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences, General Checkmark
Computer Graphics Checkmark
Computer Science Checkmark
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications Checkmark
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other Checkmark
Information Science/studies Checkmark
Information Technology Checkmark
Construction Trades Associate Bachelors
Building/construction Finishing, Management, And Inspection, Other Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
Chemistry Teacher Education Checkmark
Early Childhood Education And Teaching Checkmark
Education, General Checkmark
Elementary Education And Teaching Checkmark
English/language Arts Teacher Education Checkmark
Health Teacher Education Checkmark
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching Checkmark
Mathematics Teacher Education Checkmark
Physics Teacher Education Checkmark
Secondary Education And Teaching Checkmark
Spanish Language Teacher Education Checkmark
Engineering Associate Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General Checkmark
Electrical And Electronics Engineering Checkmark
Engineering, General Checkmark
Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
Biomedical Technology/technician Checkmark
Computer/computer Systems Technology/technician Checkmark
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General Checkmark
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician Checkmark
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other Checkmark
Telecommunications Technology/technician Checkmark
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management Checkmark
Child Development Checkmark
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Cardiovascular Technology/technologist Checkmark
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist Checkmark
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician Checkmark
Community Health And Preventive Medicine Checkmark
Dental Hygiene/hygienist Checkmark
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician Checkmark
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) Checkmark
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other Checkmark
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training Checkmark
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary Checkmark
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist Checkmark
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist Checkmark
Physical Therapy Assistant Checkmark
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies Checkmark
Pre-pharmacy Studies Checkmark
Public Health, General Checkmark
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse Checkmark
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling Checkmark
Legal Professions And Studies Associate Bachelors
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary Checkmark
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
General Studies Checkmark
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences Checkmark
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Environmental Studies Checkmark
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies Associate Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management Checkmark
Personal And Culinary Services Associate Bachelors
Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/manager Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Physical Sciences, General Checkmark
Security And Protective Services Associate Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration Checkmark
Criminal Justice/police Science Checkmark
Fire Services Administration Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Social Sciences, General Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General Checkmark
Design And Applied Arts, Other Checkmark
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark
Photography Checkmark
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,913
Applied
4,737
Accepted
8,177
Enrolled
96%
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Female Admissions

2,906
Females Applied
2,836
Females Accepted
98%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

2,007
Males Applied
1,901
Males Accepted
95%
Acceptance Rate

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen Not reported Not reported Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen Not reported Not reported Yes
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

8,480
In-state
11,072
Out-of-state
4,544
In-district
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Fees

907
Full-time student fees
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Senior Citizens
Employees

Financial Aid

3,871
Avg. Financial Aid Package
4,024
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
0
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
2,525
Avg. Loan Aid
1,288
Avg. Grant Aid
4,032
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
93% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
22%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
0%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,177
Total Undergrad students
5%
International Students
3%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 14.63%
Black or African American 31.95%
White or Caucasian 25.11%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.19%
Asian 12.02%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or more races 5.87%
Other 4.07%

Gender

Male (41.48%)
Female (58.52%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Welcome Week, Club Rush and Transfer/Career Fairs

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, Student Veterans Organization, Hispanic Student Union and Student Nursing

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Basketball Checkmark Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark No
Lacrosse No Checkmark No
Soccer No Checkmark No
Softball No No No
Track And Field No Checkmark No
Volleyball No No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Basketball Checkmark Checkmark No
Cross-country Running No Checkmark No
Lacrosse No No No
Soccer No Checkmark No
Softball No Checkmark No
Track And Field No Checkmark No
Volleyball No Checkmark No

Faculty

620
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 187
Part-time - 433
Male - 219
Female - 401
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