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Location: Houston, TX

Type of School: Public

Student body: Total enrollment: 48,159 (2022)

59% females, 41% males

38.3% Hispanic/Latino

26.1% African American/Black

11.4% White

10.4% Asian

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Tuition and fees: $2,040

Living Situation: Living with parents ($5,276) Living alone($16,278)

Additional cost: Books and supplies- Around $2,250

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Number of applicants submitted: 8,159

Number of applicants accepted: 8,159

% accepted: 100%

No specific high school courses

Does not specify GPA

Does not require SAT/ACT scores

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Grants:

Federal Pell Grant

Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG)

Scholarships:

Chancellor Scholarship

Honors College Scholarship

Loans:

Federal Direct Stafford Loans

Federal Direct PLUS Loans

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History of HCC:

Founded in 1971 as a part of HISD

Became independent in 1973

Accredited in 1977

Traditions at HCC:

Black History Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

Spring Fashion Show

Mascot - Swoop the Eagle

Alumni Events

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Academic Transfer Programs

Workforce and Technical Programs

Health Sciences

Online Programs

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Career and Business Clubs

STEM and Tech Clubs

Sports and Recreation

Arts and Media

Cultural and Social Clubs

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Innovative Programs

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Community Engagement

Cultural and Artistic Opportunities