Houston Community College — tuition $2,904 in-state, $3,624 out-of-stateHouston Community College campus, Houston, TX. Photo: WhisperToMe, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
B+
80/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
50/100
Prestige
D
38/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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 first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Houston Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$39,254
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,319
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,921
Median debt at graduation
16.5%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
35.7%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 45th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Houston Community College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
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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.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~8,358 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person40%
Hybrid (Some Online)29%
Fully Online32%
📊 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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