by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 48,329 undergraduates in 2020, Houston Community College is a very large, public college located in Houston, Texas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Houston Community College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Houston Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Houston Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Houston Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Houston Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Houston Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Houston Community College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Houston Community College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Houston Community College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Houston Community College has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 48,329 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 14,143 (29.3%). Part-time attendance was 34,186 (70.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 14,143 | 34,186 | 48,329 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Houston Community College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Houston Community College #952 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Houston Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Houston Community College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Houston Community College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Houston Community College Athletics