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Howard Community College campus
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Public
Suburban
Medium (5,000–15,000)

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD

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Undergraduates
8,000
Acceptance rate
100%
Graduation rate
30%
Retention (1st yr)
60%
In-state tuition
$4,800
Out-of-state tuition
$9,800
Avg net price
$5,800
Student-faculty
16:1

About Howard Community College

Howard Community College is a public institution in Columbia, MD. It enrolls about 8,000 undergraduates.

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Admissions Snapshot

Acceptance rate
100%
Avg SAT
—
Avg ACT
—
Retention
60%
Graduation rate
30%
Student-faculty
16:1

Test policies vary by school and year. Visit the official admissions page for the most up-to-date requirements and deadlines.

Cost & Financial Aid

In-state tuition
$4,800
Out-of-state tuition
$9,800
Room & board
—
Avg net price
$5,800
Median earnings (10 yr)
—

Net price = average cost after grants and scholarships for full-time undergrads receiving federal aid.

Financial Aid

Pell grant recipients
—
Federal loan rate
—
Median debt at graduation
—
Median earnings (6-10y)
—

Pell = need-based federal grants that don't have to be repaid. Higher rates often signal an accessible, affordability-focused campus.

Popular Majors & Career Match

Top programs

Computer & Information Sciences14% of grads
Degrees: Bachelor's
Business, Management & Marketing13% of grads
Degrees: Bachelor's

Program shares from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Salary estimates are national averages (NACE / BLS) and vary by role and region.

Connects to your interests

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Career pathways

Technology
Business & Finance

Explore the Campus

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Athletics

NCAA division and conference details vary by sport.

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Location

Columbia, MD — Mid-Atlantic. Setting: Suburban.