Howard Community College

At HCC, students pursue a variety of educational goals. They may be getting a 2-year college degree, starting a 4-year degree at HCC and transferring elsewhere, entering a new career, sharpening job skills, or pursuing personal interests.

Opened in 1970 as Maryland’s 14th community college, HCC has become an integral part of life for Howard County residents:

• Over 13,000 credit students pursue degree or career programs in a fiscal year.
• Nearly half of all Howard County undergraduates attend HCC.
• 1 of 4 Howard County high school graduating seniors enrolls at HCC.
• Over 16,000 study business training, basic skills, and other Continuing Education courses.
• Tens of thousands visit the art galleries, attend Rep Stage and other theatre, watch HCC-TV, and marvel at the Howard Community College equestrian Grand Prix.

No wonder surveys show that more Howard County residents named HCC as the first college that comes to mind.