"You Can Get There From Here."

HISTORY
Founded 1966 as 14th of 16 Maryland community colleges.  Doors opened in fall 1970. 

LOCATION
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Maryland 21044-3197, 443-518-1000
35 minutes south of Baltimore and 50 minutes north of Washington, D.C.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Seven citizens, appointed by the Maryland Governor for six-year terms, serve as the college's legal governing body.

PRESIDENT
Dr. Kathleen B. Hetherington, 443-518-1820, McCuan Hall (MH-250)

FACULTY & STAFF

  • Student:faculty ratio of 19.87
  • 173 full-time faculty; 551 part-time credit faculty; 128 part-time noncredit faculty, 438 nonteaching staff
  • 26 percent of full-time faculty hold doctorates
  • 10.5 years average at HCC for full-time faculty; 9.5 years average for full-time staff

STUDENT ENROLLMENT

  • 13,753 credit students enrolled in FY2011
  • 10,081 credit students enrolled in fall 2011 semester
  • 16,426 noncredit continuing education students in FY2011
  • 7,370 classes offered at HCC for Academic Year 2010-2011
  • 46.5 percent share of Howard County undergrads attending Maryland campuses
  • 24 percent of graduating seniors from Howard County high schools enrolled in fall 2011
  • From 2006-11, credit FTE enrollment increased 49 percent and noncredit FTE enrollment grew 22 percent
  • 94.4 percent of HCC nursing students who pass licensure exam on first try for FY2010
  • 465,103 total HCC credit and noncredit headcount enrollments over the past 20 years

CREDIT STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
As of fall 2011 semester:

  • Median age 22
  • 37 percent registered full time; 79 percent enrolled in day classes
  • Approximately 57 percent female
  • 77 percent Howard County residents
  • 1,441 students from 106 different nations

STRONG RETURNS FOR YOUR DOLLAR
Source: Socioeconomic study by CC Benefits, Inc. December 2007.

Strong investment returns for HCC students.

  • Students boost their earning power through their HCC education, resulting in a 21% return on their tuition and college costs.
  • Students earning a two-year degree at HCC will earn $457,200 more than someone with a high school diploma or GED.
  • The median income of HCC occupational program degree graduates three years after graduation outpaces ($47,563) the comparative peer and state earnings ($35,911, $34,599).

Strong investment returns for the community.

  • HCC pumps about $401.5 million annually into the local community.
  • For every $1 allocated to HCC, state and Howard County governments see a 7% return in the form of higher tax receipts and lower social costs (e.g., better health care and less incarceration).
  • Nearly 74% of HCC students stay in the region and contribute to the local economy.
  • Associate of arts:  2 years, transfers to 4-year program
  • Associate in applied science:  2 years, leads to employment
  • Certificate of proficiency:  1 year, leads to employment
  • Letter of recognition:  set of courses to enhance skills
  • 79 percent of credit students majored in transfer programs
  • Top 5 transfer program areas by enrollment:  Arts & Sciences, General Studies, Nursing, Business Administration, Teacher Education
  • Top 5 occupational programs:  Information Technology, Radiologic Technology, Business Management, Licensed Practical Nursing, Early Childhood Development
TUITION & FEES PER SEMESTER
As of Fall 2011, HCC offers students in-county tuition at $119 per credit and a consolidated fee of 16.75 percent.
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The Pay for College web page offers information to help determine an approximation of the expected costs and available options for payment.
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FINANCIAL AID
In FY11, HCC processed more than $17.8 million in funding to assist more than 3,000 students.  Funding includes grants, scholarships, loans, and employment.
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DISTINCTIVE COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
 KIDS & CAMPS
SPECIAL EVENTS
PUBLICATIONS
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
$96,557,801 fiscal year 2012 unrestricted budget
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SOURCES OF FUNDING
County: 26.9 percent
State: 13.0 percent
Tuition/fees: 39.3 percent
Auxiliary: 6.8 percent

Other: 14.0 percent
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Visit the Databook maintained by HCC's Office of Planning, Research, and Organizational Development (PROD) for more details.