Overview

Howard College is a 2-year institution located in Big Spring, TX, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, TX  79720-3702
United States

Contact Ms. Leslie Owens
Assistant Registrar
Email: lowens@howardcollege.edu
Phone: 432-264-5105
Fax: 432-264-5604

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture, General
Ornamental Horticulture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Prepress/desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging Design
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Web/multimedia Management And Webmaster
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry Teacher Education
Drama And Dance Teacher Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education And Teaching
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Occupations Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Technical Teacher Education
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
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
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Cosmetology/cosmetologist, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,674

Enrolled

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Texas Success Initiative (Require for some: ACT/SAT/TSIA Scores, GED certificate, college transcripts)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	August 31st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

4,320

In-state

5,770

Out-of-state

2,460

In-district

Fees

260

Full-time student fees

7,116

Room & board

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	Minorities Senior Citizens

Student Body

3,674

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	52.4%
Black or African American	3.62%
White or Caucasian	38.07%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.39%
Asian	0.61%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.17%
Two or more races	3.18%
Other	0.06%

Gender

Male (35.96%)

Female (64.04%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	8%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Talent Shows, Awards Convocation and Athletic Events/Games

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, Mexican-American Student Association and Baptist Student Ministries

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Softball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Softball	No