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Houston, TX
100%
Acceptance Rate
40,503
Undergraduates
$5k
Out-of-state tuition
17%
grad rate (150% time)
$39k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
100%
Open Admission
Acceptance Rate (2023-24)
SAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
40,503 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · City: Large
No application deadline
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$5,460
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$5,737
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$13,921Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$39,254/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio35%
Why Go Here?
$39k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
20:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
40.5k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · City: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#25
Deal Score in TX
of 329 rated colleges
Deal Score86
Excellent value
50% First-Gen Students
36% Pell Grant Recipients
At a Glance
Houston Community College is a public college in Houston, TX. It enrolls 40,503 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
86
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
20:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
Not reported
GPA (CDS)
Application Deadline
Not reported
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$5,460
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)48%
Median Debt at Graduation$13,921
The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
4
Career
9
Value
City: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
A
Value
D
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
Not enough data
Housing
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How much do families pay at Houston Community College?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $5,722 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,271 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $6,534 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,363 |
| Over $110,000 | $10,123 |
Average net price after grants, from the federal College Scorecard. See the full Cost tab
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