The Houston Community College System is a network of postsecondary community colleges located in and around metropolitan Houston, Texas. Although each of the six colleges that comprise the system operate with a degree of autonomy, a series of mergers and consolidations over the past several decades have created the current district.
The Houston Community College System offers a wide array of degrees, including associate’s degrees, terminal degrees and certificates in over 70 different occupations, and the first two years of general coursework for transfer to a four-year institution. In addition, the Houston Community College System offers non-degree options, continuing education courses, community education, and corporate training modules.
Major areas of study at Houston Community College include: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Architecture & Construction, Arts, AV Technology & Communications, Business, Education & Schools, Government & Public Service, Manufacturing, Health & Medical Sciences, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Services & Social Sciences, Information Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, and Transportation & Logistics.
The Houston Community College System is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC).
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Houston Community College.
In order to fulfill its mission of providing postsecondary education to as broad an audience as possible, the Houston Community College System has an open admissions policy with few absolute requirements for applicants. However, in order to ensure readiness for college-level coursework, the HCCS requires some testing and competency evaluations. Required admissions tests that may be applicable include high school equivalency, English language aptitude, and state-mandated college readiness and placement examinations.
Although there are specific deadlines for admission to some programs, the HCCS system generally works on a rolling deadline basis, with many programs available for initiation each semester.
Financial Aid
The financial aid office at the Houston Community College System offers several options to help students offset the costs of attendance. Students interested in being considered for need- and/or merit-based financial aid are asked to submit a completed FAFSA form with their admissions materials. The most common forms of aid disbursed to HCCS students include scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study jobs. Approximately half of the HCCS student population receives some form of financial aid.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Houston Community College 4609th for the average student loan amount.
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The Houston Community College System serves a highly diverse student population drawn from all walks of life and cutting across many different demographic categories. The institution qualifies for federal recognition as a Minority Serving Institution because of the high proportion of Latino and Hispanic students who comprise the HCCS student body. The age distribution of students varies, with a higher percentage of 18-24 year olds registered in the associate’s and 4-year transfer programs, while older adults make up the majority of the continuing education and professional certificate programs.
Although the campus network is spread throughout the Houston metro area, a wide range of activities enliven campus life for HCCS students. Popular organizations and activities include student government, chess club, honor societies, campus ministries, and service organizations.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Houston Community College?
Although organized athletics are not a major part of campus life at the Houston Community College System, several of the campuses within the system do field teams in sports like basketball and baseball. Typically, these teams compete in the Lonestar College Sports Club Conference and NIRSA Region IV. In addition, intramural and club teams are a popular pastime on several HCCS campuses.
Campus Crime Statistics
Ranks 26th in Texas and
158th overall
on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index
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almost 2 years agoJaymie
Katy ISD is not in district. This is wrong ... but's it should be because we have a branch here! So stupid to live in KISD and not have one community college that is in district!
almost 3 years agoPat Lester plester_98 ((at)) yahoo dot com
I attended the 2009 Graduation on Saturday and wanted to tell you that I and my family were totally offended by the keynote speakers address. I thought I was going to see a graduation of candidates who had fulfilled the cirriculum of your college, however, what I attended was a liberal political rally with Dr. Gates at the helm. His speech was most inappropriate. He spook primarily to the black graduates, seeming to forget the class was filled with not only black students, but also all other races that attend your school. Affirmitive Action had no place in this venue. And Dr. Gates' accomplishments, while noteworthy, need not be the vocal point of his address nor do those of the President and his wife.
It might be a good idea if you peruse the speakers dialogue prior to commissioning him/her to speak at your functions, keeping in mind that more than one ethnic group would be represented.
Thank you for not asking Congresswoman Sheila Jacksoon Lee to share the podium with Dr. Gates.
about 3 years agoshannon deleon deleonshannon ((at)) yahoo dot com
My daughter transferred their at the last minute fall of 08. She had qualified and accepted a pell grant at Temple college but decided to go to hcc. We added hcc to our fasfa and submitted all documents. She has yet to recieve any funds, she isn't registered this semester because we can't afford tuition, I have called, left messages and sent emails til I am blue with no response. I keep trying, her tuition from last semester was put on a credit card and I cant even afford that. I just don't know where to turn for some answers.
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Katy ISD is not in district. This is wrong ... but's it should be because we have a branch here! So stupid to live in KISD and not have one community college that is in district!