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LOCATION: Houston Community College - West Loop Campus

TYPE OF SCHOOL: PUBLIC

STUDENT BODY: Total Enrollment: 48,159.

Full-time Enrollment: 13,857 (28.8% of total enrollment).

Part-time Enrollment: 34,302 (71.2% of total enrollment).

Undergraduate Population: 14,143.

Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 18:1.

Racial/Ethnic Demographics (2022):

Hispanic or Latino: 38.3%.

Black or African American: 26.1%.

White: 11.4%.

Asian: 10.4%.

Two or More Races: 2.21%.

American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.147%.

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders: 0.0561%.

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TUITION & FEES: In-state tuition and fees are $4,344 per year.

ROOM AND BOARD: Houston Community College (HCC) does not offer on-campus housing, so room and board costs are primarily based on students' living situations.

FOOD & HOUSING: For students living with parents, the Financial Aid Cost of Attendance at Houston Community College (HCC) includes a budget of $1,201 for food and housing. HCC also offers resources like on-campus Eagle Markets and Community Health Market Trailers to help students access free food.

OTHER COSTS (PER YEAR):

Books & Supplies: $1,125

Transportation: $935

Personal Expenses: $1,215

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POSITIVES: (HCC) offers affordable and accessible higher education with a focus on student success, career development, and community engagement. It provides a supportive learning environment, diverse academic programs, and various student services.

NEGATIVES:

Some perceive community college degrees as less prestigious than those from four-year institutions, which can impact their perceived value in the job market.

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Min. High school course requirements: Students need to demonstrate college readiness in writing, reading, and math through placement tests or by completing specific courses.

Min. GPA: 2.0 or higher

Min. SAT/ACT score: No set minimum ACT/SAT score for general admission.

# of applications submitted
each year: 8,246 students applied in a recent period.

# of applications
accepted, % accepted: a 100% acceptance rate.

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Types offered: (HCC) offers a variety of financial aid options including federal and state grants, scholarships, and loans.

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Established in 1971 as a result of a public referendum, initially under the governance of the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Traditions: Houston Community College (HCC) celebrates various traditions, including Hispanic Heritage Month and an annual International Festival. HCC also fosters school pride with its mascot, Swoop the Eagle, and encourages Reading Culture events.

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Students can earn degrees and certificates in 107 different fields. Popular programs include: General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, and Biology/Biological Sciences, General.

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Yes, Houston Community College (HCC) does offer sports programs. HCC has both Club Sports and Recreational Sports programs, which are free for HCC students. The Club Sports program includes teams for men and women in sports like basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. HCC Recreational Sports offers intramural sports and other recreational activities.

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Houston Community College (HCC) stands out due to its commitment to serving the diverse needs of the Houston community, its open admissions policy, and its focus on providing affordable, accessible education.

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Close to home.

Affordable ( Won't be in debt after college. )