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

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Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,913

Applied

4,737

Accepted

8,177

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,906

Females Applied

2,836

Females Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

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

Tuition

8,480

In-state

11,072

Out-of-state

4,544

In-district

Fees

907

Full-time student fees

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

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

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Welcome Week, Club Rush and Transfer/Career Fairs

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, Student Veterans Organization, Hispanic Student Union and Student Nursing

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
Basketball			No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Lacrosse	No		No
Soccer	No		No
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field	No		No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

620

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 187

Part-time - 433

Male - 219

Female - 401