Houston Community College System

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• 3100 Main Street
  Houston , TX 77266-7517
  (713) 718-2000
  www.hccs.edu

  Setting

  Large city

  Enrollment

  108,353

  Full time

  68,011

  Part time

  40,342

  Men full time

  27,774

  Women full time

  40,237

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  The Houston Community College System is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering opportunities for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning that prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. Houston Community College System provides: • Affordable and accessible education • Adult literacy and developmental programs • Associate degrees and certificates • Personal enrichment opportunities • University transfer and general education • Comprehensive student support services • Workforce education courses and programs • Access to advanced technology • Corporate training • International programs and partnerships • Continuing education Approved by HCCS Board of Trustees on May 27, 2004.

  Houston Community College System More Information

  Type of School

  At least 2 but less than 4 years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Associates

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  Houston Community College System Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  0%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  12%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  27%

  Hispanic

  26%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  22%

  Non-Resident Alien

  8%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  5%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Houston Community College System Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  Yes

  Undergraduate Application fee

  -

  Applied

  -

  Admitted

  -

  Enrolled

  -

  Admitted %

  -

  Houston Community College System Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  -

  Secondary school GPA

  -

  Secondary school rank

  -

  Secondary school record

  -

  TOEFL

  -

  Completion of college preparatory program

  -

  Recommendations

  -

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  -

  Houston Community College System Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  -

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  -

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  -

  Students submitting ACT

  -

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  -

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  -

• Houston Community College System Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $2,634

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $3,114

  Books and Supplies

  $1,600

  On-campus room and board

  -

  Off-campus room and board

  $9,864

  Houston Community College System Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  47%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  42% , $3,234 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  0% , $0 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  0% , $1,323 on average

• Houston Community College System Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences	Associate
  Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General	2
  Landscaping and Groundskeeping	0
  Ornamental Horticulture	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate
  Accounting	23
  Banking and Financial Support Services	3
  Business Administration and Management, General	56
  Business/Corporate Communications	0
  Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry	30
  Fashion Merchandising	17
  Hotel/Motel Administration/Management	9
  International Business/Trade/Commerce	11
  Logistics and Materials Management	0
  Marketing/Marketing Management, General	4
  Real Estate	27
  Restaurant/Food Services Management	0
  Tourism and Travel Services Management	3
  Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services	Associate
  Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects	5
  Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design	16
  Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician	15
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate
  Computer and Information Sciences, General	0
  Computer Programming/Programmer, General	38
  Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	4
  System Administration/Administrator	0
  System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager	0
  Construction Trades	Associate
  Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General	0
  Electrician	0
  Culinary and Personal Services	Associate
  Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef	3
  Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor	0
  Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	12
  Culinary Arts/Chef Training	25
  Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist	0
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate
  Computer Engineering Technology/Technician	16
  Construction Engineering Technology/Technician	3
  Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General	18
  Manufacturing Technology/Technician	1
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate
  Child Care and Support Services Management	0
  Child Care Provider/Assistant	0
  Child Development	33
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Associate
  Sign Language Interpretation and Translation	6
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate
  Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist	0
  Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other	0
  Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	13
  Dental Assisting/Assistant	0
  Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	0
  Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	12
  Histologic Technician	9
  Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	0
  Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	0
  Medical/Clinical Assistant	0
  Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist	17
  Nursing/Registered Nurse	124
  Occupational Therapist Assistant	0
  Pharmacy Technician/Assistant	0
  Physical Therapist Assistant	27
  Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician	7
  Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	44
  Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	12
  Surgical Technology/Technologist	0
  Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	0
  Legal Professions and Studies	Associate
  Legal Assistant/Paralegal	25
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate
  General Studies	1530
  Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate
  Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician	0
  Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	7
  Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	0
  Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate
  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	20
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate
  Health and Physical Education, General	4
  Precision Production	Associate
  Machine Shop Technology/Assistant	1
  Welding Technology/Welder	0
  Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate
  Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician	4
  Chemical Technology/Technician	21
  Security and Protective Services	Associate
  Criminal Justice/Police Science	5
  Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician	8
  Fire Science/Fire-fighting	0
  Social Sciences	Associate
  Cartography	2
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate
  Cinematography and Film/Video Production	12
  Commercial Photography	2
  Fashion/Apparel Design	18
  Interior Design	14
  Music Management and Merchandising	0
  Music Performance, General	3
  Music Theory and Composition	1

• Houston Community College System Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Financial aid priority deadline

  -

  Regular application deadline

  No closing date

  Fall application deadline

  Jul 1st

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  -

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Rolling admission

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  -

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  -

• Houston Community College System Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  www.hccs.edu/students/admissions_records/new_students.html

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  -

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Houston Community College System Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  -

  Football program

  -

  Basketball program

  -

  Baseball program

  -

  Cross country/track program

  -

  Houston Community College System Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  Yes

  Houston Community College System Similar Colleges

  Here's a list of other colleges like Houston Community College System. They make the list because they're similar in terms of size, degrees offered, public/private, and how many people live nearby.

  • American River College Sacramento, CA

  • Austin Community College District Austin, TX

  • Broward Community College Fort Lauderdale, FL

  • Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM

  • Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC

  • City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA

  • Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA

  • CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY

  • Cuyahoga Community College District Cleveland, OH

  • East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA

  • El Paso Community College El Paso, TX

  • Florida Community College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL

  • Fresno City College Fresno, CA

  • Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL

  • Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA

  • Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA

  • Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ

  • Monroe Community College Rochester, NY

  • Pima Community College Tucson, AZ

  • Portland Community College Portland, OR

  • Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ

  • Riverside Community College Riverside, CA

  • Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA

  • Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT

  • San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA

  • Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX

  • Valencia Community College Orlando, FL

  • Wayne County Community College District Detroit, MI

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