C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100

Houston Community College

4-Year Public
📍 Houston, Texas 77002
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
B+
80/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
50/100
Prestige
D
38/100

Quick Stats

49,749
Total Enrollment
17%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,033
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Houston Community College

17% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 8,358 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$246,154
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,779
1-Year Change
-3.5%
For parents & investors

The Houston Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $246,154
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,779/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 77020 (8.8% cap, Houston)

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🏆 Where Houston Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
of 11 schools
🥈
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
of 34 schools
#7
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
of 25 schools
#10
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
of 100 schools
#12
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
of 100 schools
#15
General Studies
of 100 schools
#21
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
of 93 schools
#23
Welding Technology/Welder
of 100 schools
#23
Criminal Justice/Police Science
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,904 $3,624

Financial Aid

68%
Receive Any Aid
58%
Receive Pell Grants
14%
Take Out Loans
$6,033
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,937
$30,001 - $48,000$6,606
$48,001 - $75,000$8,980
$75,001 - $110,000$10,633
$110,001+$11,372

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 1,623 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 905 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 626 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 221 grads/yr Psychology, General 183 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 159 grads/yr Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design 150 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 125 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 123 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 117 grads/yr Computer Science 111 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 92 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 88 grads/yr Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General 86 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 77 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 76 grads/yr Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 73 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 71 grads/yr Accounting 70 grads/yr Real Estate 70 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Houston Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

49,749
Total Students
58%
Women
45%
Traditional Age (18-24)
17%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 11%
Hispanic 39%
Black 25%
Asian 10%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 17%
With Family 83%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~8,358 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 40%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 32%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 45%
25-64 (Adult) 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Houston Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Houston Community College?
Tuition at Houston Community College is $2,904 for in-state students and $3,624 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,033.
What is the graduation rate at Houston Community College?
The graduation rate at Houston Community College is 17%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Houston Community College a good school?
Houston Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Houston Community College?
Houston Community College has a total enrollment of 49,749 students.
Is there rental demand near Houston Community College?
Yes! Approximately 17% of students at Houston Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 8,358 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology