Overview

Houston Community College is a 2-year institution located in Houston, TX, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3100 Main Street
PO Box 667517
Houston, TX  77266-7517
United States

Contact Ms. Mary Lemburg
Registrar
Email: student.info@hccs.edu
Phone: 713-718-2000
Fax: 713-718-2111

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations, General
Turf And Turfgrass Management
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Banking And Financial Support Services
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/corporate Communications, General
Business/office Automation/technology/data Entry
Fashion Merchandising
Hotel/motel Administration/management
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Real Estate
Tourism And Travel Services Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Prepress/desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging Design
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Network And System Administration/administrator
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Science
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Energy Management And Systems Technology
Instrumentation Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Metallurgical Technology/technician
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician
Petroleum Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Cardiovascular Technology/technologist
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science And Allied Professions, Other
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Histologic Technician
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Psychiatric/mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Court Reporting And Captioning/court Reporter
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Baking And Pastry Arts/baker/pastry Chef
Cosmetology/cosmetologist, General
Culinary Arts/chef Training
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/assistant
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biotechnology Technology/technician
Chemical Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Political Science And Government, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Commercial Photography
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fashion/apparel Design
Fine/studio Arts, General
Interior Design
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,933

Applied

5,933

Accepted

48,329

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,432

Females Applied

3,432

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,501

Males Applied

2,501

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,421

In-state

6,816

Out-of-state

2,541

In-district

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

6,094

Avg. Financial Aid Package

6,127

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,077

Avg. Loan Aid

997

Avg. Grant Aid

5,316

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

28.5%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

31%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

48,329

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	36.21%
Black or African American	26.81%
White or Caucasian	12.95%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	10.88%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	2.19%
Other	1.78%

Gender

Male (38.29%)

Female (61.71%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
crime prevention services

Faculty

2,664

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 864

Part-time - 1,800

Male - 1,261

Female - 1,403