About Houston Community College

Houston Community College

:round_pushpin: Houston, TX • 4-year Public • Acceptance Rate 100%

HCC is a public university in Houston, Texas. Houston Community College enrolls 68,706 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 68,706
Campus Setting city
Admission rate 100%
Tuition and fees
In State $4,344
Out-of-State $5,460
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to HCC, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Houston Community College.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,904 $3,624
Fees $1,440 $1,836
Room and Board $0 $0
Books $2,250 $2,250
Total (Before Financial Aid): $6,594 $7,710

Majors

Major Associate Certificate
General Studies 1775
Business Administration and Management, General 835 34
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 582
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 163
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 153
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 152
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 89 59
Psychology, General 126
Computer Science 106
Criminal Justice/Police Science 14 81
Welding Technology/Welder 6 86
Accounting 41 50
Real Estate 40 42
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 36 43
Medical/Clinical Assistant 78
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 30 47
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 32 43
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 34 37
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 5 64
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 27 40
Computer Programming, Specific Applications 54 12
Engineering Science 65
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 47 17
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 37 22
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist 58
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 29 29
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 53
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 49
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 9 40
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 28 19
Chemical Technology/Technician 39 8
Computer and Information Sciences, General 47
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 18 26
Dental Assisting/Assistant 43
International Business/Trade/Commerce 24 15
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 28 9
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 35
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 6 29
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 25 8
Art/Art Studies, General 31
Child Development 26 4
Physical Therapy Assistant 30
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 21 9
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 18 11
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 9 17
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 26
Child Care Provider/Assistant 23
Recording Arts Technology/Technician 18 5
Interior Design 16 7
Fashion Merchandising 17 5
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 17 3
Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician 19
Political Science and Government, General 19
Surgical Technology/Technologist 12 7
English Language and Literature, General 19
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 18
Fashion/Apparel Design 13 3
History, General 16
Occupational Therapist Assistant 16 0
Electrician 14
Music Management 12 2
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 13 0
Petroleum Technology/Technician 13 0
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 12
Language Interpretation and Translation 10 0
Child Care and Support Services Management 9
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 8 1
Geographic Information Science and Cartography 3 6
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 8 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 8 0
Histologic Technician 8
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 8
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 8 0
Banking and Financial Support Services 7 0
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 7
Music Performance, General 7
Anthropology, General 6
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 3 3
Instrumentation Technology/Technician 6 0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 6
Dance, General 5
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 5 0
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 4
Chemistry, General 4
Mathematics, General 4
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 4 0
Artificial Intelligence 4
Barbering/Barber 3
Physics, General 2
Restaurant/Food Services Management 1
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 1
Metallurgical Technology/Technician 1 0

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

This topic was automatically closed 180 days after the last reply. If you’d like to reply, please flag the thread for moderator attention.