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Howard College
- 1001 Birdwell Lane
- Big Spring, TX 79720
- OPEID College Code: 00357400
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- General Phone: (432) 264-5000
- President: Cheryl T. Sparks
- Website: www.howardcollege.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 3,329
Basic Information
- 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
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.howardcollege.edu
- 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: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 81%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 21% | 37% | 44% | 30% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,759 | $2,841 | $1,039 | $2,741 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.5% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Number in Default | 46 | 42 | 44 |
| Number in Repayment | 480 | 459 | 458 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,972 | $1,972 | $1,560 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $2,672 | $2,672 | $2,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,784 | $3,784 | $3,524 |
| Other Expenses | $2,330 | $2,330 | $2,330 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,040 | $5,040 | $4,693 |
| Other Expenses | $4,220 | $4,220 | $4,220 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,875 | $4,220 | $1,875 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,886 | $8,886 | $8,214 |
| Out of State | $9,586 | $9,586 | $8,854 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,032 | $12,032 | $11,273 |
| Out of State | $12,732 | $12,732 | $11,913 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $4,647 | $4,647 | $4,235 |
| Out of State | $5,347 | $5,347 | $4,875 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,329 Undergraduate: 3,329
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,273 Female: 2,056
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,273 Female: 2,056
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,136 Part-Time: 2,193
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,136 Part-Time: 2,193
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 8 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | 12 | 0.4% |
| Black | 138 | 4% |
| Asian | 51 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1,201 | 36% |
| White | 1,871 | 56% |
| Unknown | 48 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 861 | 26% |
| Ages 18-19 | 722 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 449 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 385 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 338 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 200 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 157 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 162 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 55 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 437 | 303 | 134 |
| Faculty Status | 221 | 131 | 90 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 221 | 131 | 90 |
| Primarily Instruction | 221 | 131 | 90 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 8 | 8 | - |
| Other Professionals | 40 | 40 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 168 | 124 | 44 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 90 | 71 | 19 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 42 | 23 | 19 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,925 (84) | $40,178 (29) | $41,319 (55) |
| Professor | $50,975 (8) | $45,530 (3) | $54,242 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $45,550 (14) | $44,655 (8) | $46,744 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $40,476 (28) | $38,408 (11) | $41,813 (17) |
| Instructor | $37,026 (34) | $35,551 (7) | $37,409 (27) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,990 (47) | $45,051 (30) | $42,118 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $55,703 (2) | - (-) | $55,703 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,378 (7) | $50,523 (5) | $50,015 (2) |
| Instructor | $42,197 (38) | $43,957 (25) | $38,813 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,155 (131) | $38,492 (59) | $39,700 (72) |
| Professor | $50,975 (8) | $45,530 (3) | $54,242 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $45,553 (16) | $44,655 (8) | $46,452 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $40,624 (35) | $39,324 (16) | $41,719 (19) |
| Instructor | $35,706 (72) | $35,875 (32) | $35,572 (40) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $475,110 | $270,263 | $204,847 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 153 | 91 | 62 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 153 | 91 | 62 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 51 | 27 | 24 |
| Softball | 27 | - | 27 |
| Rodeo | 42 | 31 | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $50,080 | $49,050 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $25,981 | $22,965 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Rodeo | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 23% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 20% |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 22% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 18% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | - | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | - |
| Burglary | 10 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 10 | - |
| Burglary | 8 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
