Hazard Community and Technical College Tuition &
Hazard Community and Technical College is a public community college in Hazard, Kentucky, enrolling about 1,506 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $2,955 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,728. Student demographics in federal data include White (93.8%) and Black or African American (2.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,728
- 2024 Average Net Price: $2,955 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,506 56.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.57%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 60.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 0.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 97.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,465
- Room & Board: $8,814 annual estimate
Hazard Community and Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Hazard Community and Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Hazard Community and Technical College?
Hazard Community and Technical College is located in Hazard, KY (ZIP 41701-2402).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Hazard Community and Technical College public or private?
Hazard Community and Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Hazard Community and Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $4,728 in-state, $6,432 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $2,955.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,426 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $3,204 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,702 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,330 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,912.
How big is Hazard Community and Technical College?
Total enrollment: 1,506 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,465 students.
About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Hazard Community and Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 47.57%.
First-year retention: 66.9%.
What do graduates of Hazard Community and Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $26,147 six years after entry; $29,868 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,125.
31.98% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Hazard Community and Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (253 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (222 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (211 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (182 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (143 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (137 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (112 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (88 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (88 completions)
- Electrician (80 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Hazard Community and Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 47.57%; median earnings $29,868 at 10 years; net price $2,955. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,728
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hazard Community and Technical College was $4,728.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$2,955
2024 Value
In 2024 Hazard Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,955.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,820 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$2,955 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,912 4-Year In-State Tuition
$25,728 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,814 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,268 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,810 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$59,240 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Hazard Community and Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
9.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Hazard Community and Technical College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Hazard Community and Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,456 | $12,096 | $5,922 |
| 2014 | $3,624 | $12,456 | $5,855 |
| 2015 | $3,624 | $12,456 | $4,221 |
| 2016 | $3,936 | $13,296 | $4,657 |
| 2017 | $4,080 | $13,800 | $5,801 |
| 2018 | $4,248 | $14,400 | $5,685 |
| 2019 | $4,368 | $14,808 | $4,036 |
| 2020 | $4,488 | $15,240 | $3,817 |
| 2021 | $4,488 | $15,240 | $4,112 |
| 2022 | $4,560 | $15,480 | $3,361 |
| 2023 | $4,656 | $6,192 | $3,376 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Hazard Community and Technical College reported total enrollment of about 1,506 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (93.8%), Black or African American (2.4%), and Two or More Races (1.2%). About 31.98% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 60.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
56.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hazard Community and Technical College in 2024 is 1,506 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,465 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 93.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
31.84% 100% Completion Time
47.57% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 31.84% of students graduating from Hazard Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 14% male / 86% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 90% male / 10% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 75% male / 25% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Hazard Community and Technical College.
Return on Investment
$10,125 Median Student Debt
$29,868 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.90% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2426.90% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Hazard Community and Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 39 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 253 completions
2. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 222 completions
3. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 211 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 182 completions
5. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 143 completions
6. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 137 completions
7. Carpentry/Carpenter: 112 completions
8. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 88 completions
9. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 88 completions
Most popular programs at Hazard Community and Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Hazard Community and Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Hazard Community and Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 97.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,745
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,993
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Hazard Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Hazard, KY, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,506 students. Student body composition includes White (93.8%), Black or African American (2.4%), Two or More Races (1.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 47.57%. Approximately 31.98% of students receive Pell Grants. About 60.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Hazard, KY 41701-2402
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Hazard Community and Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hazard Community and Technical College located?
Hazard Community and Technical College is located in Hazard, KY.
How much does Hazard Community and Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,728 and average net price is $2,955 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,814 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Hazard Community and Technical College?
Hazard Community and Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,465 students, White (93.8%), Black or African American (2.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Hazard Community and Technical College?
About 60.8% of students at Hazard Community and Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Hazard Community and Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $26,147 six years after entry and $29,868 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hazard Community and Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Hazard Community and Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,125.
Is Hazard Community and Technical College public or private?
Hazard Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Hazard, KY.
Is Hazard Community and Technical College an HBCU?
No. Hazard Community and Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hazard Community and Technical College a tribal college?
No. Hazard Community and Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Hazard Community and Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Hazard Community and Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.1%).
Is Hazard Community and Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Hazard Community and Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kentucky college costs
- Kentucky colleges by ROI
- Kentucky trade schools profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kentucky
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.