Houston Community College

Overview

Houston Community College (HCC), located in Houston, Texas, is a public, two-year community college serving the greater Houston area. Established in 1971, HCC has since expanded to include multiple campuses and learning centers across the city, fostering a diverse and expansive educational environment. The college hosts a wide array of vocational, academic, and continuing education programs, with notable emphasis on health sciences, business, and technology. HCC operates primarily as a commuter college, with the majority of its students living off-campus and engaging with the urban setting of Houston. The institution is known for its open-access admissions policy, catering to a broad spectrum of students ranging from high school graduates to working adults seeking career advancement. While HCC does not have a traditional residential college system or a significant focus on intercollegiate athletics, the college?s central location within the dynamic and industrious city of Houston provides a backdrop that enriches the educational and cultural experience of its student body.

Houston Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  13,857 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 34,302 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $2,904 plus fees of $1,440.