Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $2,766 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,076 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $14,227 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $7,681 | State avg: $17,343. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 19.32% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 9.47% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Howard College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$6,076
Room and board
$5,838
Books and supplies
$1,690
Other expenses
$4,627
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$14,227
Average net price
$7,681
Average aid coverage
46%
$6,546 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Howard College pays approximately $7,681 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Texas average of $17,343 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Howard College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Texas and national averages.
Howard College net price
$7,681
Texas average
$17,343
National average
$17,506
Howard College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $6,076 and average net price at $7,681. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$6,076
Current net price
$7,681
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Howard College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$38,382
Undergraduates
1,588
10-Year Median Earnings - Howard College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Howard College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Howard College?
Undergraduates
1,588
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
19.32%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
9.47%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 19.32% of Howard College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 9.47% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Howard College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Howard College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Howard College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Howard College is listed at 1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, TX 79720. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Howard College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard College | Not available | $6,076 | $7,681 | $38,382 |
| West Coast University-Texas | Not available | $16,715 | $25,957 | $102,672 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $93,615 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Not available | Not available | Not available | $92,961 |
| Chamberlain University-Texas | 95.65% | $19,686 | $32,247 | $92,405 |
Similar Schools in Big Spring
This local cluster focuses on nearby Big Spring schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Big Spring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Howard College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Howard College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Howard College tuition?
Howard College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $6,076.
What is Howard College's average net price?
Howard College's average net price in the local dataset is $7,681.
What is Howard College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,382 for Howard College.
Is Howard College accredited?
Howard College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Howard College?
The local dataset lists 1,588 undergraduate students at Howard College.
What percentage of Howard College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Howard College in the local dataset is 19.32%.
What is the federal loan rate at Howard College?
The federal loan rate for Howard College in the local dataset is 9.47%.
Where should I verify Howard College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Howard College or the latest official federal education data.