Howard Community College

Overview

Howard Community College (HCC), located in Columbia, Maryland, is a public institution established in 1970. With a suburban campus that spans across 120 acres, HCC offers a serene learning environment in the vicinity of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The college is characterized by its modern architecture and maintains a comprehensive academic profile, offering a variety of associate degree programs, certificate programs, as well as continuing education and workforce development courses. Popular academic fields at HCC include Nursing, Business Administration, and Computer Science. While HCC maintains an open admissions policy, ensuring accessibility to higher education, its academic rigor and support services cater to a diverse student body. The college does not provide on-campus housing, reflecting its status as a commuter college tailored for local residents and students seeking cost-effective post-secondary education options. HCC is not specifically known for its athletic programs, emphasizing instead its role in delivering quality education and professional training to prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions or immediate entry into the workforce.

Howard Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  2,293 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,884 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $6,168 plus fees of $680.