Houston Community College

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• 3100 Main Street
  Houston , TX 77002
  (877) 422-6111
  http://www.hccs.edu
  

  Setting

  Large city

  Enrollment

  60,303

  Full time

  18,824

  Part time

  41,479

  Men full time

  8,102

  Women full time

  10,722

  Mission Statement

  The Houston Community College System is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering opportunities for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning that prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. Houston Community College System provides: ?Çó Affordable and accessible education ?Çó Adult literacy and developmental programs ?Çó Associate degrees and certificates ?Çó Personal enrichment opportunities ?Çó University transfer and general education ?Çó Comprehensive student support services ?Çó Workforce education courses and programs ?Çó Access to advanced technology ?Çó Corporate training ?Çó International programs and partnerships ?Çó Continuing education Approved by HCCS Board of Trustees on May 27, 2004.

  Houston Community College More Information

  Type of School

  At least 2 but less than 4 years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Associate's

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

• Houston Community College Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

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  Open admission policy

  Yes

  Undergraduate Application fee

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  Applied

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  Admitted

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  Enrolled

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  Admitted %

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  Houston Community College Admission factors

  Admission test scores

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  TOEFL

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  Completion of college preparatory program

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  Houston Community College Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

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  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

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  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

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  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

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  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

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  Students submitting ACT

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  Houston Community College Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  0%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  10%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  28%

  Hispanic

  26%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  20%

  Non-Resident Alien

  10%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  5%

• Houston Community College Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $2,858

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $3,410

  Books and Supplies

  $2,800

  On-campus room and board

  -

  Off-campus room and board

  $10,160

  Houston Community College Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  57%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  51% , $4,762 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  3% , $625 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  18% , $3,933 on average

• Houston Community College Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

  Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences	Associate
  Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General	2
  Landscaping and Groundskeeping	0
  Ornamental Horticulture	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate
  Accounting	28
  Banking and Financial Support Services	4
  Business Administration and Management, General	177
  Business/Corporate Communications	0
  Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	27
  Fashion Merchandising	7
  Hotel/Motel Administration/Management	12
  International Business/Trade/Commerce	46
  Logistics and Materials Management	2
  Marketing/Marketing Management, General	30
  Real Estate	20
  Restaurant/Food Services Management	0
  Tourism and Travel Services Management	2
  Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services	Associate
  Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	0
  Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design	6
  Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician	36
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate
  Computer and Information Sciences, General	1
  Computer Programming, Specific Applications	28
  Computer Programming/Programmer, General	9
  Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	38
  System Administration/Administrator	0
  Construction Trades	Associate
  Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General	0
  Electrician	0
  Culinary and Personal Services	Associate
  Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	15
  Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	0
  Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	11
  Culinary Arts/Chef Training	22
  Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist	0
  Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager	0
  Education	Associate
  Early Childhood Education and Teaching	1
  Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	3
  Teacher Education, Multiple Levels	19
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate
  Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	8
  Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	6
  Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General	38
  Instrumentation Technology/Technician	7
  Manufacturing Technology/Technician	3
  Petroleum Technology/Technician	5
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate
  Child Care and Support Services Management	0
  Child Care Provider/Assistant	0
  Child Development	18
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Associate
  Sign Language Interpretation and Translation	9
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate
  Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	0
  Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	16
  Dental Assisting/Assistant	0
  Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician	0
  Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	2
  Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	12
  Histologic Technician	19
  Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert	0
  Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	0
  Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	0
  Medical/Clinical Assistant	0
  Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist	23
  Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)	181
  Occupational Therapist Assistant	2
  Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	0
  Physical Therapist Assistant	27
  Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician	11
  Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	45
  Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	19
  Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	0
  Surgical Technology/Technologist	0
  Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	0
  Legal Professions and Studies	Associate
  Legal Assistant/Paralegal	25
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate
  General Studies	2181
  Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate
  Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	0
  Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	0
  Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	6
  Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	0
  Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate
  Health and Physical Education, General	2
  Precision Production	Associate
  Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	0
  Welding Technology/Welder	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate
  Public Administration	0
  Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate
  Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	2
  Chemical Technology/Technician	16
  Security and Protective Services	Associate
  Criminal Justice/Police Science	5
  Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician	15
  Fire Science/Fire-fighting	0
  Social Sciences	Associate
  Cartography	1
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate
  Cinematography and Film/Video Production	8
  Commercial and Advertising Art	0
  Commercial Photography	2
  Fashion/Apparel Design	13
  Interior Design	9
  Music Management and Merchandising	1
  Music Performance, General	1
  Music Theory and Composition	1

• Houston Community College Deadlines

  Regular Admissions

  Regular application deadline

  No closing date

  Priority application deadline

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  Fall application deadline

  July 1

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

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  Transfer Students

  Transfer priority application deadline

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  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

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  Rolling admission

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

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