Houston City College
Houston, Texas
PublicBachelor's degreesFounded 1971Large citySEVP certified
About
Houston City College (HCC), also known as the Houston City College System (HCCS), is a public community college system that operates community colleges in Houston, Missouri City, Greater Katy, and Stafford in the U.S. state of Texas. Founded in 1971 as Houston Community College, it is notable for actively recruiting internationally and for the large number of international students enrolled, over 5,700 in 2015. Its open enrollment policies, which do not require proficiency in English, are backed by a full-time 18-month English proficiency program and remedial courses. In 2025, its board voted to rename the college to Houston City College.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$5,460
- Estimated total for international students
- US$15,706
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$2,040
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$12,286
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 40,503
- International undergraduates
- 10%
- Students per teacher
- 23 to 1
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 17%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$42,369
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (123)
Bachelor's degrees2 subjects
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative Services
Associate's degrees71 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAmerican Sign LanguageAnthropologyApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiology, GeneralBiology/Biotechnology Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDanceDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEnergy Systems Technologies/TechniciansEngineering ScienceEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGraphic CommunicationsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)HistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInternational BusinessLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMining and Petroleum Technologies/TechniciansMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicPhysical Science Technologies/TechniciansPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPrecision Metal WorkingPsychology, GeneralReal EstateRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Undergraduate certificates50 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAmerican Sign LanguageApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBiology/Biotechnology Technologies/TechniciansBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness Operations Support and Assistant ServicesClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ProgrammingComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianCosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCulinary Arts and Related ServicesDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrafting/Design Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical and Power Transmission InstallersElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFire ProtectionGeography and CartographyGraphic CommunicationsHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Hospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInternational BusinessLegal Support ServicesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarketingMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMining and Petroleum Technologies/TechniciansMusicPhysical Science Technologies/TechniciansPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsPrecision Metal WorkingReal EstateSomatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic ServicesSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansVeterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.