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Houston Community College System
College admissions information for Houston Community College System.
General Information
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Contact Information 3100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77266-7517 www.hccs.edu admissions@hccs.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 2-year |
| Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate One but less than two year certificate | Carnegie Classification Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/Evening college | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Houston Community College System FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 42,360 (all undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 49% under 25, 44% over 25 | Campus Housing No |
Admissions Information
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $2,598 | $2,472 | $2,472 |
| Out-of-State | $3,078 | $2,952 | $2,952 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,506 | $2,432 | $2,362 |
| Other | $1,670 | $1,622 | $1,574 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $2,960 | $2,872 | $2,790 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| Off Campus | $8,374 | $8,126 | $10,574 |
| Off Campus with Family | $7,158 | $6,944 | $5,193 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| Off Campus | $8,854 | $8,606 | $11,054 |
| Off Campus with Family | $7,638 | $7,424 | $5,673 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
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