Howard Community College Maryland

Public 2-year college in Columbia, Maryland serving 8,540 students with accessible tuition and transfer pathways.

College statistics

Address:
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD
21044
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.howardcc.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$3,834
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$10,071
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$3,834
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$10,071
Total Student Enrollment:
8,540
Endowment (End of Year):
$358,190,277
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Lower Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Howard Community College is a public two-year institution located in Columbia, Maryland, serving the central Maryland region with comprehensive liberal arts and sciences coursework. The college enrolls 8,540 students and operates in an urban setting, drawing from a diverse geographic and demographic base.

In-state tuition is $3,834 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,071. These costs represent the total cost of attendance, making the college an affordable entry point for students pursuing general education requirements before transferring to four-year institutions or entering the workforce directly.

As a community college, Howard serves as a bridge to bachelor's degree completion, with many students using their time here to complete general education credits at lower cost before moving to a four-year university. The college works best for students seeking flexible scheduling, lower tuition, and a path to a degree or career credential. For more information, visit www.howardcc.edu/.

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