by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 9,566 undergraduates in 2020, Howard Community College is a public college located in Columbia, Maryland. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Howard Community College offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Howard Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Howard Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Howard Community College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Howard Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Howard Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Howard Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Howard Community College for Veterans Guide.
Howard Community College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 9,566 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,683 (28.0%). Part-time attendance was 6,883 (72.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,683 | 6,883 | 9,566 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Howard Community College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Howard Community College #959 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 Howard Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Howard Community College Diversity Guide.
Howard Community College has a total of 169 student athletes, 93 men and 76 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $481,144 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $477,461 |
| Net | $3,683 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Howard Community College Athletics