Howard Community College
Howard Community College is a public college in Columbia, MD. Its average net price is $11,875 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $11,793 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,236 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $12,707 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,603 |
| $110,001 and up | $18,419 |
$4,146Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$10,002Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$11,875Average Net Price
$26,631Room and Board 2025-26, Off-Campus
$2,112Books and Supplies
27.1%Students on Pell Grants
5.4%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
Not publishedAcceptance Rate
Not publishedSAT Reading, Middle Half
Not publishedSAT Math, Middle Half
Not publishedACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $42,097 |
| 8 years after entry | $49,388 |
| 10 years after entry | $53,227 |
Not publishedGraduation Rate
Not publishedRetention Rate
$14,250Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Columbia, MDLocation
Midsize citySetting
6,649Undergraduate Enrollment
PublicControl
Programs and What They Pay
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