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HCC at a Glance

2020-2021
Source: HCC Fact Book 2020-2021

81,682

ANNUAL ENROLLMENT 

13.5%
ASIAN 

15.5%

18,941
3,819

WHITE 

5.5%
OTHER	28.3%
AFRICAN 
AMERICAN 

GENDER 
ALL STUDENTS 

AGE GROUP 

MALE 
33,302

OTHER/ 
UNKNOWN 
331

FEMALE 
48,049

18 

UNDER  5,665

18-22 

29,763

23-30 

23,402

31-50 

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 

3,061

VIETNAM 

NIGERIA 

INDIA 

CHINA 

VENEZUELA 

ENROLLMENT 

37.6%
HISPANIC 

TOP 5 REPRESENTED COUNTRIES 

OVER 50 

TYPE OF STUDENT 

UNKNOWN	92

5,176
PELL RECIPIENTS 
2,633

FIRST TIME IN  COLLEGE 

DISABILITIES 

FIRST GENERATION 

1,700	5,279

COLLEGE STUDENTS 

PELL RECIPIENTS (TOTAL) 
13,979

KEY HIGHLIGHTS 

#10

#1
in Awarding Associates Degrees
to International students among 2-year institutions

in Awarding Associates Degrees Nationally

in Awarding Associates
#3	Degrees Nationally
to Black/African American
students

#7

in Awarding Associates Degrees to Hispanic students among Texas 2-year institutions

#2

in Awarding Associates Degrees to Asian students among Texas institutions

NUMBER OF 
DEGREES A W ARDED 
ASSOCIATE 
5,690
CER TIFICATE 1
1,079
OCCUPATIONAL 
SKILLS ACHIEVEMENTS 
247
CER TIFICATE 2
176
ADVANCED 
TECHNOLOGY CER TIFICATE 
25
ENHANCED 
SKILLS CER TIFICATE 
22

FALL 2020 STUDENTS 
TRANSFERRED TO 4-YEAR SCHOOLS 

8,135

UNIVERSITY PAR TNERSHIPS 

Newsletter from Trustee Eva L. Loredo	District VIII

Dear Neighbors,

The need for higher education and career advancement in our region continues. While the ongoing pandemic has been a tough time for all, HCC continues to provide courses and programs that prepare students for in-demand and well-paying jobs.

HCC has been nimble and flexible and our instructors have adjusted to online and hybrid courses to keep students enrolled and studying toward the completion of certificates and degrees to lead to new careers and advancement. In good times and lean times, the college consistently puts student needs first.

HCC is a trusted and reliable community partner in all things education, including academic transfer courses, and workforce training programs—through affordable, accessible in-person and online instruction. Our college system has also
strengthened its collaboration with small businesses and other downstream employer partners, many of whom are ready to add to their workforce as soon as they can.

We are also striving to build our enrollment through dual- credit academic programs for high school students, expanded workforce training in diverse fields, community learning classes for personal development and lifelong learning for those over
55. And, to respond to such times as these, we have been more nimble than ever before, offering online and hybrid courses to keep students moving towards the completion of their studies and the start of new careers.

HCC offers several options for obtaining computers and internet access.

Discounts are available on the purchase of computers from leading manufacturers

Free use of software from leading companies such as Microsoft and Adobe.

Wi-Fi is available at all HCC campuses and outdoor venues, including college parking lots.

Professional technical support is also available to assist you in your journey.
HCC is here for you! Sincerely,

Eva L. Loredo
HCC Board of Trustees, Secretary District VIII

For more information about enrolling or applying, please visit: hccs.edu/apply

News from District VIII

Spring 2022

View online and in Spanish at: Ver en línea y en español en:
hccs.edu/trustees

HCC Northwest and UH Expand Engineering	HCC Named Newsweek ‘Top 150’ Online College

Academy Partnership
The UH/HCC Engineering Academy students are co-enrolled at both institutions from the moment they are accepted into the Academy. Core curriculum courses
will be completed through HCC while the engineering courses will be taken from the UH Cullen College of Engineering faculty either at the University of Houston at Katy or HCC Fraga Eastside. UH/HCC Engineering Academy students are official
UH Engineering Cougars from the very first day!

requirements are designed to be completed in one or two years.

In addition, UH/HCC Engineering Academy students will have access to 3 new engineering degrees that can be completed at
UH at Katy: Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering & Analytics, and Construction Engineering.

HCC’s Online College has been recognized as among Newsweek’s Top 150 online colleges for 2021. The college received the honor for its high-quality, affordable offerings that include course options for busy students.

Rankings were based on an online survey conducted by Newsweek among 9,000 U.S. residents who have used online learning services to obtain a degree or acquire knowledge and skills for professional development.

HCC offers 60 online and 70 hybrid online programs, including courses in more than 80 academic and workforce disciplines. The college allows students to apply for financial
aid and receive course counseling – all online.
Learn more about HCC online at
hccs.edu/online

After completing all Academy requirements, students then transition to the UH Main campus to complete their bachelor’s degrees in Civil, Electrical, Computer, Industrial
or Mechanical Engineering. Academy

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With a nationwide demand to fill an increasing need, commercial truck driving opportunities have never been better.

And, HCC can pave the way to a career as a trucker.

Trucks deliver 70 percent of all freight tonnage and 80 percent of U.S. communities receive their goods exclusively by truck.
There are currently 3.5 million commercial drivers, averaging $50,000 annually.
Over the next decade, the American Trucking Association projects a need for almost 100,000 new drivers per year as older drivers retire and industry growth.

HCC graduates are eligible for employment interviews with local and national companies. To learn more, visit: hccs.edu/truck