Founded in 1971, Houston Community College. is a college. Located in Texas, which is a city setting in Texas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 57,032 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.
The Houston Community College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 24:1. There are 830 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Houston Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at HCCS are considered , with ,31% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Houston Community College.
7%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
41%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
11%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
35%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
1%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
66%
“I feel extremely safe”
79%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
11%
“We bought the gear”
11%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
21%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
48%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
11%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
37%
“They”re always available”
64%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
24%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
48%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
42%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
8%
“We only party on weekends”
2%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
51%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
43%
“There might be people who do”
5%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
1%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
7%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
41%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
11%
“We save it for the classroom”
40%
“Sometimes, but not often”
35%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
14%
“All the time, including weekends”
1%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
66%
“I feel extremely safe”
79%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
11%
“We bought the gear”
11%
“We live for the big game”
14%
“It”s not really our thing”
21%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
48%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
17%
“We”re a very artistic group”
2%
“Haven”t met them”
11%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
37%
“They”re always available”
64%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
24%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
10%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
3%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
98 Students rated on-campus housing 1.7 stars. 9 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
77 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
111 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
126 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
125 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
122 Students rated school activities 3.1 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
124 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
124 Students rated academics 4 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.
Houston Community College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Houston Community College?
160 Students rated Houston Community College
Jason
Houston Community College has been a great place to learn. I’m working on my liberal arts associate degree, and the teachers are really supportive. The schedules are flexible, and I’ve met students from all kinds of backgrounds. It’s been a positive experience!
Karla
I am currently attending the Houston Community College as a dual credit student. Fortunately, my high school offers college courses that would help me get an associate's degree once I graduate from high school. My Houston Community College is just a few steps away or 3 minute walk away from my high school. Overall, my experience in HCC is great! Classes are small and I get to interact with my friends.
Alize
I think HCC has a very nice community. I am at the Felix Fraga building and it's small and intimate when it comes to classes, which is nice because it means you have more time with the professor and it lets students get to know their peers better. This allows a more tight knit community between staff and students. There are also events every now and then and those are fun.
Ayanna
Hayes Houston Community College is a really nice campus with really nice staff. The community has been nothing but welcoming as a dual credit student attending in person classes. There is a constant patrol unit in the parking lot, officers that walk around the building, and an officer station at the front of the building. I feel very safe and supported by all the staff at that college; in the three years that I have been there I have never had an issue that required escalation.
Melanie
I am a current High School scholar who attends HCC classes to complete my Associates degree in science. I have taken my classes from sociology to statistics and college algebra. Overall I enjoy talking to my professors and know that they are available to talk to . Additionally the facilities are comfortable and the classes are involved with the students seeking a balance between comfort and challenge in our workload.
batool
I'm an international student who has read about community colleges. When I first arrived at one of the many campuses that Houston Community College (HCC) has, I was shocked as I was expecting an ancient building with some windows and an overall gloomy aura, instead, I was met with a beautiful structure with glass walls, a clean, crisp and welcoming environment. Once I started my classes, time moved fast, between the classes with amazing facilities, and the libraries with all kinds of reading materials, from classics to movies and manga.
I would suggest HCC if someone wants to get back to education again or someone who finds other universities to be too expensive.
Leslie
HCC is recognized for their academics and their severe diversity in student population. It's a commitment to affordability and accessibility that makes it even more popular. As well they offer plenty of significant roles in promoting the education and the economic growth in our community.
Roland
Houston community college is a very welcoming college that offers you so many careers and not only that people who work their help you with anything you need financially and other. there’s so many things you can do that you’ll enjoy at hcc which is what everyone loves.
Abigail
Because it's a community college and I go to the central campus in midtown Houston which isn't the best part of town I don't love being at the campus but the classes are pretty good. They have a lot of activities and people coming to talk about jobs or voting or different cultures, and the staff is always trying to make things fun and easy.
Esmeralda
My opinion on Houston Community College is that it is very helpfull for people who can't pay a lot and it is a very nice community to be apart of. People to meet and activitys to join as well, the building is big but you can find your way around it being not so difficult.
Denise
As a recent graduate of Houston Community College (HCC), I can say it's a great place to start your educational journey, especially if you're looking to save money. The affordability is a huge benefit—tuition is much lower compared to four-year universities, which would have helped me manage my finances better and avoid excessive student debt if I hadn't been enrolled as a dual credit student. The flexible class schedules were a lifesaver, allowing me to balance high school and college effectively. Whether you need evening, weekend, or online classes, HCC has options that fit into busy lives.
HCC offers a diverse range of programs, which means you can find something that aligns with your career goals. I appreciated the variety of courses available, and it felt good to know that I could start my path here and then transfer to a four-year university if I wanted to. The support services, like tutoring and career counseling, were also incredibly helpful when I needed extra guidance.
However, I did notice that the campus experience at HCC is a bit different. Since many students, including myself, commute and juggle other responsibilities, the campus life can feel less vibrant compared to a traditional university. You don't get that classic college experience unless you really put yourself out there. Networking opportunities aren't handed to you—you have to be proactive. Join clubs, attend events, and engage with both peers and faculty to make the most of your time.
Many students, myself included, tend to be more reserved, which can make forming connections a bit challenging. But if you take the initiative, you can still build a strong network. My time at HCC was valuable and rewarding, but it required me to actively seek out opportunities and engage with the community. All in all, HCC is a fantastic stepping stone, but to truly benefit from it, you have to be willing to dive in and make things happen for yourself.
Umniyah
It is pretty good for people who are majoring in non-stem fields. However, its engineering program is pretty terrible, such as the engineering and math courses. They do not provide enough support, and the professors for the STEM fields seem to not have the motivation to teach.
Pilar
It's definitely the school to go to when you're either not prepared for a 4-year, or a returning student wanting to continue their education after years outside the system. The professors are dedicated and the school offers help with acquiring a job while studying, that way you can save up while getting your degree. Not to mention they offer hybrid classes so you don't have keep a strict schedule if you have other needs/responsibilities you need to attend to.
Ginikachukwu
Houston Community College (HCC) is a multi-campus public community college system. It has branches all over Houston making it very convenient to go for in-person classes. It's one of the largest community college systems in the nation, offering a wide range of academic programs, workforce training, and continuing education courses. HCC offered in-person, online on a schedule, and online anytime classes which was perfect for students who have full-time jobs. They had a clean water supply system, vending machines, and a cafe to alleviate hunger and thirst. HCC provides affordable education and training opportunities to a diverse student population, which helped me to prepare for furthering my education. HCC also provides a way for someone to enter the workforce directly.
Darby
Dual credit student speaking for HCC's Online College. I have taken three courses this past year with HCC as I work towards my degree in Medical Assisting, and I have had a great experience thus far. The college has great professors who are always available to chat, and each course I have taken has been organized and is easy to navigate.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Houston Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
If I had to go back in time, I would have adviced myself to get into college as soon as I was done with high school.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
Just like most community colleges, it offers fewer campus resources such as an excellent college library, student resource center and other perks that come with attending a four year institution.
Our school is best known for helping students find jobs after they have graduated. It has a good reputation for it's vocational training programs that make you career-ready by graduation.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
That it is one of the largest community colleges in the country; conveniently located throughout the City of Houston. HCC also has a very competitve Nursing Program in the heart of the medical community - The Medical Center. I also let others know that HCC is affordable and gives a quality education to those serious about learning. They also assist with high quality daycare center needs for returning mothers; which to my advantage was one of the reasons I chose HCC.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing about my school is the parking lot! While it seems that there should be plenty of parking, students often park over the line making the spot next it virtually unusable.
The fees are a bargain compared to four year colleges. Some students who plan to transfer, take their core courses at my school to save money on a bachelor's degree.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
Make sure you apply for scholarships, even if you're not in top ten percent of your class when you graduate high school. You can still qualify for scholarships to help you get the education you want and deserve!
Anyone that already lives in Houston that is unable to attend a 4-yr school for any reason - most commonly financial reasons, schedule restraints, or not having the grades. This is also a good place to go if you are transitioning back into school after a break (such as I am).
What kind of person should not attend this school?
The type of person that should not attend this school is someone who wants school spirit of fun. Students seem to depressed to even be a apart of the school system. Although it is providing me an education for the fraction of a price compared to universites, I can not wait to be around a more lively crowd
Amazing to say the very least. wonderful social atmosphere, teacher are willing to stay with you a few extra hours just to make sure you got the material being covered in class down and give you a good stern lecture and kick in the pants when you need it the staff always greet you with a smile and sometimes a shoulder to cry on if needed. the staff here are always on the look out for new ways to supply you with that sense of security of a very close-knit family that all college goers need.
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
Wow. I'm not aware of a stereotype of students at my school. I can tell you that we have students from all parts of the world attending Houston Community College (HCC). We also have people from all age groups, people from all socio-economic backgrounds. One class I might sit next to someone who is straight out of high school and has limited life experience and the next I might sit by a retired vet who is simply broadening his horizon. Regardless of who I meet and what their major is; everyone I have met at HCC has been incredibly supportive and encouraging.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
63% of students attending Houston Community College receive some sort of financial aid.
52% were awarded federal grants.19%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.