Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 010633
- Phone: (281) 283-7600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
64%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
24:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
56FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,867Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Houston Community College System (UHCL)
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX
Houston Community College System is a community college system in Texas that has community colleges in Houston, Stafford and Missouri City. The official territory is with the following school districts:
- Alief Independent School District
- Houston Independent School District
- Katy Independent School District
- North Forest Independent School District
- Spring Branch Independent School District
- Stafford Municipal School District
- Fort Bend Independent School District, but only the portion located in Missouri City.
Cities
Houston Community College System includes the entirety of the following cities:
- Hedwig Village
- Helshire Village
- Bunker Hill Village
- Katy
- Hunter's Creek Village
- Piney Point Village
- Missouri City
- Stafford
- Spring Valley Village
The Houston Community College System includes portions of:
- Jacinto City
- Pearland
- Houston
History
Houston Community College System was established in 1971. At that time it was under the wing of Houston Independent School District and used their campuses for evening and weekend classes. In 1997, Houston Community College System started transferring its operations to community college district operated campuses in its service area.
Colleges
Colleges included in the Houston Community College System are:
- Central College
- Coleman Colleges of Health Sciences
- Northwest College
- Northeast College
- Southwest College
- Southeast College
Media
Houston Community College Television is operated by Houston Community College System. It is known as HCCTV and is aired on the following channels:
- Cebridge Channel 20
- Comcast Channel 19
- Phonoscope Channel 77
- TV Max Channel 97
HCCTV is also streamed over the Internet. It was founded in 1994.
Academics
There are a wide range of programs and areas of study within the Houston Community College System, including, but not limited to:
- Accounting
- Business
- Cosmetology
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
- Culinary Arts
- Education and Teaching
- Graphic Design
- Health and Medical Science
- Legal Assistant
- Nursing
- Mental and Social Health Sciences
- Technology
Community Life
If you enjoy nightlife, you can find it in Houston. Check out the neighborhood bars and pubs or visit Blancos to experience a real Texas honky tonk. For a romantic night on the town, La Carafe is the place to go.
If you like to dance, there are a variety of choices, including Eddie's Country Ballroom, South Beach and the Tropicana Nite Club.
Houston is home to a wide variety of museums and historic buildings. Be sure to visit Space Center Houston or Houston Museum of Natural Science. Both are spectacular.
Take in an Astro's game at Minute Maid Stadium or drop by Hermann Park, where you can have a picnic, ride a miniature train, rent paddle boats, run, jog, visit the zoo or just relax and enjoy the scenery.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants Houston Community College System accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,400. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $790-$950
- Out-of-State: $3,600-$4,349
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $77-$92 per unit
- Out-of-State: $220-$260 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 64% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 60% | $5,540 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 16% | $5,397 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Houston Community College System may offer services like:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Houston Community College Health Science Center
- Dental Assistant Program
- * Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1980)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
- * Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 1968)
- Radiology Technician Program
- * Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1973)
Campus: Houston Community College System
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Houston Community College System by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Horticulture (A, C)
- Landscaping
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, C)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (A, C)
- Accounting (A, C)
- Real Estate (A, C)
- International Business (A, C)
- Hotel and Hospitality Management (A, C)
- Fashion Merchandising (A, C)
- Advertising and Marketing (A, C)
- Banking and Financial Services (A, C)
- Tourism and Travel Services Management (A)
- Restaurant and Food Services Management (C)
Communication Technology
Computer and Information Sciences
Construction Trades
- Electrician (C)
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (A)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Development (A, C)
- Child Care (C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Pharmacy Technician (C)
- Medical Assistant (C)
- EMT and Paramedic (A, C)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (A)
- Nuclear Medicine (A)
- Ultrasound Technician (C)
- Medical Lab Technician (A)
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling (C)
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) (A)
- Surgical Technologist (C)
- Respiratory Therapy (A, C)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Health Information and Medical Records Technology (A, C)
- Medical Insurance Coding (C)
- Dental Hygienist (A)
- Dental Assistant (C)
- Veterinary Assistant
- Massage Therapy
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Personal and Culinary Services
- Culinary Arts (A, C)
- Cosmetology (A, C)
- Baking And Pastry (A, C)
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
- Machine Shop Technology (A, C)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Fire Science (C)
- Fire Prevention (A)
Social Sciences
- Cartography and GIS (A, C)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fashion Design (A, C)
- Interior Design (A, C)
- Cinematography And Film (A, C)
- Music Management (A, C)
- Music Theory and Composition
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Houston Community College System.
- San Jacinto College in San Antonio, TX (17 miles away)
- Lee College in Laredo, TX (24 miles away)
- Lone Star College - Montgomery in Dallas, TX (32 miles away)
- College of the Mainland in Lubbock, TX (33 miles away)
- Galveston College in Borger, TX (47 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Compare all colleges & universities in Texas
- Browse our list of community colleges in Texas
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 010633
- Phone: (281) 283-7600
- School Homepage