Houston Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Houston Community College is a public community college in Houston, Texas, enrolling about 40,503 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,737 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,040. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (36.9%) and Black or African American (27.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,040
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,737 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 40,503 38.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 16.53%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 49.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 35.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 75,599
- Room & Board: $9,330 annual estimate
Houston Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Houston Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Houston Community College?
Houston Community College is located in Houston, TX (ZIP 77002).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Houston Community College public or private?
Houston Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Houston Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,040 in-state, $5,460 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,737.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,722 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,271 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,534 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,363 |
| $110,001+ | $10,123 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $8,160.
How big is Houston Community College?
Total enrollment: 40,503 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 75,599 students.
About 39% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Houston Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 16.53%.
What do graduates of Houston Community College earn?
Median earnings: $31,319 six years after entry; $39,254 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,921.
35.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Houston Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (1,623 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (905 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (626 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (221 completions)
- Psychology, General (183 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (159 completions)
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design (150 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (125 completions)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (123 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (117 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Houston Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 16.53%; median earnings $39,254 at 10 years; net price $5,737. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,040
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Houston Community College was $2,040.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,737
2024 Value
In 2024 Houston Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,737.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$22,948 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,737 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$8,160 4-Year In-State Tuition
$21,840 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,330 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,620 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$54,480 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Houston Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
35.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
14.62% 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 Houston Community 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 Houston Community 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 | $1,630 | $3,754 | $8,671 |
| 2014 | $1,630 | $3,754 | $9,646 |
| 2015 | $1,632 | $3,756 | $7,581 |
| 2016 | $1,632 | $3,756 | $5,908 |
| 2017 | $1,632 | $3,756 | $5,747 |
| 2018 | $1,632 | $3,756 | $6,521 |
| 2019 | $1,848 | $5,268 | $5,272 |
| 2020 | $2,040 | $5,460 | $4,813 |
| 2021 | $2,040 | $5,460 | $6,905 |
| 2022 | $2,040 | $5,460 | $6,890 |
| 2023 | $2,040 | $5,460 | $6,738 |
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
Houston Community College reported total enrollment of about 40,503 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (36.9%), Black or African American (27.5%), and White (10.3%). About 35.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
38.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Houston Community College in 2024 is 40,503 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 75,599 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 36.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
16.53% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Houston Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 35% male / 65% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 36% male / 64% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 16% male / 84% 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Houston Community College.
Return on Investment
$13,921 Median Student Debt
$39,254 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
35.46% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1610.56% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Houston Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 93 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 1,623 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 905 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 626 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 221 completions
5. Psychology, General: 183 completions
6. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 159 completions
7. Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design: 150 completions
8. Health Professions and Related Programs: 125 completions
9. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels: 123 completions
Most popular programs at Houston Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Houston Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Houston Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 35.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,308
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,870
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Houston Community College is a public institution located in Houston, TX, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 40,503 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (36.9%), Black or African American (27.5%), White (10.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 16.53%. Approximately 35.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Location
Houston, TX 77002
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 16.53% graduation rate at Houston Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 93 distinct degree programs, Houston Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Houston Community College located?
Houston Community College is located in Houston, TX.
How much does Houston Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,040 and average net price is $5,737 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,330 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Houston Community College?
Houston Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 75,599 students, Hispanic or Latino (36.9%), Black or African American (27.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Houston Community College?
About 49.9% of students at Houston Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Houston Community College earn?
Median earnings are $31,319 six years after entry and $39,254 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Houston Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 16.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Houston Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,921.
Is Houston Community College public or private?
Houston Community College is a public institution located in Houston, TX.
Is Houston Community College an HBCU?
No. Houston Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Houston Community College a tribal college?
No. Houston Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Houston Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Houston Community College reports 36.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Houston Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Houston Community 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
- Texas college costs
- Texas colleges by ROI
- Texas trade schools profile
- Houston, Texas city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Texas
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.