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Houston Community College System (Houston Community College)
- 3100 Main Street
- Houston, TX 77266
- OPEID College Code: 01063300
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- General Phone: (713) 718-2000
- Chancellor: Dr. Mary S. Spangler
- Website: www.hccs.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 43,518
- College Alias: Houston Community College
Houston Community College System is a community college system in Texas that has community colleges in Houston, Stafford and Missouri City. The official territory is with the following school districts:
- Alief Independent School District
- Houston Independent School District
- Katy Independent School District
- North Forest Independent School District
- Spring Branch Independent School District
- Stafford Municipal School District
- Fort Bend Independent School District, but only the portion located in Missouri City.
Cities
Houston Community College System includes the entirety of the following cities:
- Hedwig Village
- Helshire Village
- Bunker Hill Village
- Katy
- Hunter's Creek Village
- Piney Point Village
- Missouri City
- Stafford
- Spring Valley Village
The Houston Community College System includes portions of:
- Jacinto City
- Pearland
- Houston
History
Houston Community College System was established in 1971. At that time it was under the wing of Houston Independent School District and used their campuses for evening and weekend classes. In 1997, Houston Community College System started transferring its operations to community college district operated campuses in its service area.
Colleges
Colleges included in the Houston Community College System are:
- Central College
- Coleman Colleges of Health Sciences
- Northwest College
- Northeast College
- Southwest College
- Southeast College
Media
Houston Community College Television is operated by Houston Community College System. It is known as HCCTV and is aired on the following channels:
- Cebridge Channel 20
- Comcast Channel 19
- Phonoscope Channel 77
- TV Max Channel 97
HCCTV is also streamed over the Internet. It was founded in 1994.
Academics
There are a wide range of programs and areas of study within the Houston Community College System, including, but not limited to:
- Accounting
- Business
- Cosmetology
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
- Culinary Arts
- Education and Teaching
- Graphic Design
- Health and Medical Science
- Legal Assistant
- Nursing
- Mental and Social Health Sciences
- Technology
Community Life
If you enjoy nightlife, you can find it in Houston. Check out the neighbourhood bars and pubs or visit Blancos to experience a real Texas honky tonk. For a romantic night on the town, La Carafe is the place to go.
If you like to dance, there are a variety of choices, including Eddie's Country Ballroom, South Beach and the Tropicana Nite Club.
Houston is home to a wide variety of museums and historic buildings. Be sure to visit Space Center Houston or Houston Museum of Natural Science. Both are spectacular.
Take in an Astro's game at Minute Maid Stadium or drop by Hermann Park, where you can have a picnic, ride a miniature train, rent paddle boats, run, jog, visit the zoo or just relax and enjoy the scenery.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- ROTC Army Air Force
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.hccs.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Houston Community College Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 47%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 42% | 11% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,323 | $3,234 | $1,271 | - |
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 11.0% | 6.7% | 10.5% |
| Number in Default | 190 | 102 | 119 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,718 | 1,513 | 1,125 |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,634 | $2,598 | $2,472 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,114 | $3,078 | $2,952 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,864 | $2,506 | $2,432 |
| Other Expenses | $3,476 | $1,670 | $1,622 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,476 | $1,670 | $2,872 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,234 | $4,198 | $4,072 |
| Out of State | $4,714 | $4,678 | $4,552 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,574 | $8,374 | $8,126 |
| Out of State | $18,054 | $8,854 | $8,606 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,710 | $7,158 | $6,944 |
| Out of State | $8,190 | $7,638 | $7,424 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 43,518 Undergraduate: 43,518
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 17,721 Female: 25,797
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 17,721 Female: 25,797
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,769 Part-Time: 30,749
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,769 Part-Time: 30,749
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 4,422 | 10% |
| American Indian | 87 | 0.2% |
| Black | 11,267 | 26% |
| Asian | 4,820 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 12,025 | 28% |
| White | 8,698 | 20% |
| Unknown | 2,199 | 5% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 4,657 | 11% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,358 | 8% |
| Ages 20-21 | 7,866 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 8,346 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 8,019 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 4,029 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2,690 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 3,051 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,378 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 104 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 20 | 0.05% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 5,903 | 1,900 | 4,003 |
| Faculty Status | 3,320 | 821 | 2,499 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 3,320 | 821 | 2,499 |
| Primarily Instruction | 3,320 | 821 | 2,499 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 118 | 118 | - |
| Other Professionals | 602 | 346 | 256 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,863 | 615 | 1,248 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 709 | 253 | 456 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 205 | 118 | 87 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,171 (530) | $49,856 (269) | $48,465 (261) |
| Instructor | $49,171 (530) | $49,856 (269) | $48,465 (261) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $66,781 (291) | $66,888 (136) | $66,687 (155) |
| Instructor | $66,781 (291) | $66,888 (136) | $66,687 (155) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,109 (821) | $51,492 (405) | $50,737 (416) |
| Instructor | $51,109 (821) | $51,492 (405) | $50,737 (416) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 10% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 8% |
| Female | 12% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 8% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | 10% |
| Asian | 10% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| White | 7% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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