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IPEDS ID: 225520
OPE ID: 00357400
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Howard College
1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, Texas 79720
General information:  (432) 264-5000
Website:  www.howardcollege.edu
Type:  2-year, Public
Awards offered:  Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Campus setting:  Town: Distant
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  4,264 (all undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  13 to 1
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Admissionshowardcollege.edu/students/come-to-howard-college/
Apply Onlinewww.applytexas.org/adappc/gen/c_start.WBX
Financial Aidhowardcollege.edu/students/financial-aid-and-scholarships/
Net Price Calculatorwww.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/CollegeMoney/
Tuition Policies for Servicemembers and Veteranshowardcollege.edu/students/come-to-howard-college/veterans/
Disability Serviceshowardcollege.edu/ada/
Athletic Graduation Rateshowardcollege.edu/home/about/consumer-information/
Mission Statement
  howardcollege.edu/home/about/vision-mission/
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate courses offered, programs not offered
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty by primary function, Fall 2017Full timePart time
Total faculty12556
Instructional12556
Research and public service00

Faculty data for this campus includes data from child institutions.:
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2014-20152015-20162016-20172017-2018% change 2016-2017 to 2017-2018
Tuition and fees
In-district$2,282$2,542$2,542$2,5600.7%
In-state$3,512$3,772$3,952$3,9700.5%
Out-of-state$5,142$5,402$5,402$5,4200.3%
Books and supplies$1,192$1,217$1,219$1,2311.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$4,340$4,530$4,530$4,8346.7%
Other$2,527$2,578$2,583$2,6091.0%
Off Campus
Room and board$5,734$6,040$6,050$6,1111.0%
Other$4,577$4,670$4,677$4,7241.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other$2,033$2,074$2,078$2,0981.0%
Total Expenses2014-20152015-20162016-20172017-2018% change 2016-2017 to 2017-2018
In-district
On Campus$10,341$10,867$10,874$11,2343.3%
Off Campus$13,785$14,469$14,488$14,6261.0%
Off Campus with Family$5,507$5,833$5,839$5,8890.9%
In-state
On Campus$11,571$12,097$12,284$12,6442.9%
Off Campus$15,015$15,699$15,898$16,0360.9%
Off Campus with Family$6,737$7,063$7,249$7,2990.7%
Out-of-state
On Campus$13,201$13,727$13,734$14,0942.6%
Off Campus$16,645$17,329$17,348$17,4860.8%
Off Campus with Family$8,367$8,693$8,699$8,7490.6%
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2016-2017
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid132389%————
Grant or scholarship aid29983%$1,704,044$5,699
Federal grants18651%$843,363$4,534
Pell grants18551%$834,363$4,510
Other federal grants195%$9,000$474
State/local government grant or scholarships13838%$286,749$2,078
Institutional grants or scholarships14741%$573,932$3,904
Student loan aid6418%$250,629$3,916
Federal student loans6418%$250,629$3,916
Other student loans00%$0—
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid12,86864%$7,866,771$2,743
Pell grants97422%$4,660,566$4,785
Federal student loans49711%$1,046,136$2,105
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
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Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2014-20152015-20162016-2017
Average net price$5,413$4,267$5,894
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2014-20152015-20162016-2017
$0 – $30,000$4,898$2,410$5,239
$30,001 – $48,000$4,171$3,364$4,961
$48,001 – $75,000$7,400$5,754$8,077
$75,001 – $110,000$10,132$8,636$10,130
$110,001 and more$10,132$9,101$11,138
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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Fall 2017
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)4,264
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment245
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status: Full-time: 29% Part-time: 71%Student Gender: Male: 39% Female: 61%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian: 1% Black or African American: 3% Hispanic/Latino: 50% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 42% Two or more races: 2% Race/ethnicity unknown: 0% Non-resident alien: 1%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 82% 25 and over: 18% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 93% Out-of-state: 6% Foreign countries: 1% Unknown: 0%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2016.
Undergraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status: Enrolled only in distance education: 20% Enrolled in some distance education: 25% Not enrolled in any distance education: 55%
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open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students
Student retention: Full-time students: 41% Part-time students: 46%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2016 and Returned in Fall 2017
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 21 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2017.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2014
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 23% Transfer-out rate: 18%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by gender
Overall graduation rate by gender: Male: 28% Female: 19%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2014 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 50% Asian: 50% Black or African American: 9% Hispanic/Latino: 21% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 26% Two or more races: 44% Race/ethnicity unknown: 0% Non-resident alien: 33%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2014 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Graduation Rates by Time to Completion

Graduation rates can be measured over different lengths of time. "Normal time" is the typical amount of time it takes full-time students to complete their program. For example, the "normal" amount of time for many associate's degree programs is 2 years. Not all students complete within the normal time, so graduation rates are measured by other lengths of time as well, including "150% of normal time" (e.g., 3 years for a 2-year program) and "200% of normal time," or twice as long as the normal time (e.g., 4 years for a 2-year program).

Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2013 or Fall 2014, by Time to Completion
Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2013 or Fall 2014, by Time to Completion [Began in Fall 2013] Within "Normal time" for the program: 15% Within 150% of "Normal time" for the program: 25% Within Twice as Long as "Normal time" for the program: 27% [Began in Fall 2014] Within "Normal time" for the program: 16% Within 150% of "Normal time" for the program: 23% Within Twice as Long as "Normal time" for the program: %
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
open-close Outcome Measures
  • Alternative measures of student success are reported by degree-granting institutions to describe the outcomes of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students who are not only first-time, full-time students, but also part-time attending and non-first-time (transfer-in) students. These measures are also reported for students receiving Pell grants and those students that do not receive Pell grants. These measures provide the 8-year award-completion rates by award level (certificates, associate's and bachelor degrees) after entering an institution. For students who did not earn any undergraduate award after 8-years of entry, the enrollment statuses are reported as either still enrolled at the institution, or subsequently transferred out of the institution. Unlike the Graduation Rates data, all reporting institutions must report on their transfer outs regardless if the institution has a mission that provides substantial transfer preparation.
FULL-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2009-10
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 7% Received an Associate's degree: 18% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 17% [Pell] Received a certificate: 9% Received an Associate's degree: 15% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 12% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 4% Received an Associate's degree: 21% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 23%
PART-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2009-10
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 5% Received an Associate's degree: 7% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 11% [Pell] Received a certificate: 6% Received an Associate's degree: 11% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 19% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 5% Received an Associate's degree: 7% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 10%
FULL-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2009-10
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 1% Received an Associate's degree: 26% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 34% [Pell] Received a certificate: 0% Received an Associate's degree: 32% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 41% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 3% Received an Associate's degree: 19% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 26%
PART-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2009-10
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 4% Received an Associate's degree: 17% Enrolled at same institution: 4% Enrolled at different institution: 75% [Pell] Received a certificate: 17% Received an Associate's degree: 83% Enrolled at same institution: 0% Enrolled at different institution: 0% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 2% Received an Associate's degree: 9% Enrolled at same institution: 4% Enrolled at different institution: 85%
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2016-2017
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgram<1
year
Certificate		1
to
<2
year
Certificate		Associate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Agricultural Business and Management, General0-0
Agriculture, General--2
Category total0-2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General--7
Botany/Plant Biology--0
Category total--7
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting--0
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General000
Business Administration and Management, General--3
Business/Commerce, General8624
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry00-
Category total8627
Communication Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production0--
Graphic Communications, General--0
Category total0-0
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Speech Communication and Rhetoric--0
Category total--0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General947
Category total947
Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching--2
Secondary Education and Teaching--2
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels--0
Category total--4
Engineering
Pre-Engineering--4
Category total--4
Engineering Technology and Engineering-Related Fields
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician9-1
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General000
Industrial Technology/Technician2400
Category total3301
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General--3
Category total--3
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Development6-0
Human Development and Family Studies, General001
Category total601
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation--0
Category total--0
Health Professions and Related Programs
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist--15
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)18-0
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician--0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training-34-
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist0--
Medical/Clinical Assistant10--
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies--1
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer--10
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse--32
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist--4
Surgical Technology/Technologist7--
Category total353462
History
History, General--0
Category total--0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Corrections000
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration--0
Criminal Justice/Police Science6--
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies-016
Category total6016
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies--231
Category total--231
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics, General--0
Category total--0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General--6
Category total--6
Personal and Culinary Services
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor2--
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General35-1
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist2--
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist1--
Category total40-1
Precision Production
Welding Technology/Welder1--
Category total1--
Psychology
Psychology, General--1
Category total--1
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work--1
Category total--1
Social Sciences
Social Sciences, General--1
Sociology--0
Category total--1
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General--1
Music, General--3
Category total--4
Grand total13844379
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Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Credit for military training
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Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2016-2017
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits: 69 DoD Tuition Assistance Program: 5
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits: $2,617 DoD Tuition Assistance Program: $1,558
RETENTION, GRADUATION, AND TRANSFER-OUT
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS Full-time students: 72% Part-time students: 38%
  • Retention rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who began their studies in academic year 2013-14 and returned in academic year 2014-15
GRADUATION AND TRANSFER-OUT RATES FOR FIRST-TIME EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS
Rates by time to completion2010-112011-12
Graduation rate
150 percent of normal time0%0%
200 percent of normal time0%--
Transfer-out rate
150 percent of normal time44%53%
200 percent of normal time50%--
  • Depending on the program length, graduation and transfer-out rates can be measured over different lengths of time. The academic years, 2010-11 and 2011-12, are the cohort years students entered an institution. "Normal time" is the typical amount of time it takes full-time students to complete their program from the time they entered an institution. For example, the "normal" amount of time (or 100% time) for many associate's degree programs is 2 years. Not all students complete within the normal time, so graduation rates are measured by other lengths of time as well, including "150% of normal time" (e.g., completion within 3 years for a 2-year program) and "200% of normal time," or twice as long as the normal time (e.g., completion within 4 years for a 2-year program).
  • (--) not applicable
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2016-2017 Varsity Athletes
NJCAA Division I MenWomen
Baseball45–
Basketball1514
Rodeo2112
Softball–21
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on CollegesAccredited since (01/01/1955)06/08/2027
Programmatic Accreditation
Accreditor / ProgramStatusNext Review Date
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. – May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programsAccredited since (01/01/1978)12/31/2023
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Dental Hygiene (DH)Accredited since (12/02/1982)12/31/2014
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/145132.
open-close Campus Security
2016 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus201420152016
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations003
Liquor law violations000
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !201420152016
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations003
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus201420152016
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Rape000
Fondling000
Incest000
Statutory rape000
Robbery220
Aggravated assault000
Burglary221
Motor vehicle theft001
Arson000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !201420152016
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Rape000
Fondling000
Incest000
Statutory rape000
Robbery010
Aggravated assault000
Burglary000
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year201520142013
Default rate11.7%17.6%20.7%
Number in default5593134
Number in repayment469527645
  • These default rates apply to all locations of this institution.
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