Howard College: Review & Facts

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Howard College is a small two-year, public school with 4,265 students enrolled. This school was established in 1945 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Big Spring, Texas.

Academic Offerings

At Howard College you can get your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
37
HC deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 37 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, General Studies, Medical, Cosmetology, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Howard College student retention rate is relatively low at 63% (below Texas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Bad
The graduation rate at Howard College is very low - 24%. Roughly 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Howard College is reasonable - 25:1. Learn more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low - $5,800 per year. The additional fees at HC not covered by tuition are roughly $300; which comes to a total of $6,100 per year.

Read the details about HC additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Howard College might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Howard College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (432) 264-5000 or check Howard College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$1,600
Low
Howard College provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Howard College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Howard College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 300 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is low, about $1,600 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, Howard College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Howard College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Howard College
1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, Texas
79720, USA
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