Henderson Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Henderson Community College is a public community college in Henderson, Kentucky, enrolling about 880 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,232 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,728. Student demographics in federal data include White (77.3%) and Black or African American (9.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,728
- 2024 Average Net Price: $4,232 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 880 44.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.91%
- Opportunity College (2025): Higher access & higher earnings (Carnegie OCU)
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,328
- Room & Board: $8,814 annual estimate
Henderson Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Henderson Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Henderson Community College?
Henderson Community College is located in Henderson, KY (ZIP 42420-4699).
Is Henderson Community College public or private?
Henderson Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Henderson Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,728 in-state, $6,432 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $4,232.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,040 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,199 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,753 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,346 |
| $110,001+ | $11,877 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,912.
How big is Henderson Community College?
Total enrollment: 880 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,328 students.
About 45% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Henderson Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 34.91%.
First-year retention: 68.3%.
What do graduates of Henderson Community College earn?
Median earnings: $31,551 six years after entry; $35,714 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,483.
32.38% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Henderson Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (95 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (81 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (79 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (75 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (68 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (61 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (43 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (41 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (30 completions)
- Agricultural Production Operations, General (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Henderson Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.91%; median earnings $35,714 at 10 years; net price $4,232. 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 Henderson Community College was $4,728.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$4,232
2024 Value
In 2024 Henderson Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,232.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$16,928 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$4,232 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 Henderson Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
11.71% 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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 | $3,456 | $12,096 | $6,589 |
| 2014 | $3,624 | $12,456 | $5,371 |
| 2015 | $3,624 | $12,456 | $6,491 |
| 2016 | $3,936 | $13,296 | $6,603 |
| 2017 | $4,080 | $13,800 | $4,968 |
| 2018 | $4,248 | $14,400 | $5,263 |
| 2019 | $4,368 | $14,808 | $4,848 |
| 2020 | $4,488 | $15,240 | $5,970 |
| 2021 | $4,488 | $15,240 | $5,199 |
| 2022 | $4,560 | $15,480 | $4,977 |
| 2023 | $4,656 | $6,192 | $5,063 |
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
Henderson Community College reported total enrollment of about 880 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 25% male and 75% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (77.3%), Black or African American (9.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). About 32.38% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
44.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Henderson Community College in 2024 is 880 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,328 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.3%
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 77.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.42% 100% Completion Time
34.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.42% of students graduating from Henderson Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant: 0% male / 100% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 22% male / 78% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 15% male / 85% 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 Henderson Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,483 Median Student Debt
$35,714 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.35% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2009.76% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Henderson Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 95 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 81 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 79 completions
4. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 75 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 68 completions
6. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 61 completions
7. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 43 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 41 completions
9. Welding Technology/Welder: 30 completions
Most popular programs at Henderson Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Henderson Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Henderson Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,471
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,808
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Henderson Community College is a public institution located in Henderson, KY, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Child Care Provider/Assistant, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 880 students. Student body composition includes White (77.3%), Black or African American (9.7%), Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 34.91%. Approximately 32.38% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Opportunity College (2025): Higher access and higher earnings under Carnegie’s Student Access and Earnings Classification. Browse all Opportunity Colleges.
Location
Henderson, KY 42420-4699
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.91% graduation rate at Henderson 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Henderson Community College located?
Henderson Community College is located in Henderson, KY.
How much does Henderson Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,728 and average net price is $4,232 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,814 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Henderson Community College?
Henderson Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,328 students, White (77.3%), Black or African American (9.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Henderson Community College?
About 48.4% of students at Henderson Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Henderson Community College earn?
Median earnings are $31,551 six years after entry and $35,714 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Henderson Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Henderson Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,483.
Is Henderson Community College public or private?
Henderson Community College is a public institution located in Henderson, KY.
Is Henderson Community College an HBCU?
No. Henderson Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Henderson Community College a tribal college?
No. Henderson Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Henderson Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Henderson Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.1%).
Is Henderson Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Henderson 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
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.