10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, Maryland 21044

Howard community college, located in Columbia, Maryland, opened its doors to students in the fall of 1970. One of 16 community colleges in Maryland, Howard Community College is 35 minutes south of Baltimore and 50 minutes north of Washington, D.C. Howard Community College celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2006, enrolling nearly 7,000 students in over 100 academic programs and another 14,000 students in non-credit courses. With its tremendous growth over the years, Howard Community College remains committed to helping students succeed in their academic pursuits.

Howard Community College offers various programs to meet the needs of its diverse student body. Students interested in transferring to a four-year university can earn an Associate of Arts degree in two years at Howard Community College. Similarly, an Associate in Applied Science degree can be obtained in two years by HCC students seeking to gain immediate employment. Another road that leads to employment through Howard Community College is the certificate of proficiency that students can earn in one year. Furthermore, students who simply want to enhance their skills can enroll in various sets of courses at Howard Community College and receive a letter of recognition.

While Howard Community College continues to grow, its dedication to student success is unwavering. With credit enrollment increasing 33 percent at Howard Community College between 2000-2005, HCC still manages to have a student to faculty ratio of 18:4. Full-time faculty members at Howard Community College have worked an average of 12 years at HCC. Between the dedicated faculty and staff, the strong student support services, and the exceptional educational programs, Howard Community College is determined to enhance their students' lives, learning, and success.

Quick Facts:

The median age of students enrolled in credit courses at Howard Community College is 23.

Approximately 60% of students at Howard Community College are female.

Over 850 students from 96 different nations attend Howard Community College.

As of fall 2005, 76% of credit students at HCC majored in transfer programs.

More than 2,700 students at Howard Community College received over $6.1 million in federal grant money.

At Howard Community College, 26% of the full-time faculty hold doctorate degrees.

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