by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Howard Community College by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. You can jump to any of the following sections in our HCC cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Howard Community College ran about $8,973 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a Maryland resident, the yearly charges were $7,380.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,208 | $765 | $8,973 |
| In-State | $6,615 | $765 | $7,380 |
Howard Community College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Howard Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With an average cost of $8,973 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Howard Community College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. In-state undergraduates at HCC pay about $7,380 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how HCC compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Howard Community College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 2.70% for the past five years, Maryland residents could expect to pay $6,911 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state HCC tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $14,009, and four years would cost $28,787.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 3.21% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $8,487 if the percentage increases stay the same.
For two years This means an estimated $17,247 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at HCC, and $35,619 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at HCC.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.