Tuition & net price

How much does Howard Community College cost?

Published tuition is $4,080 in-state and $9,624 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $16,774 a year. After aid, families pay between $9,714 and $15,881 depending on income.

In-state tuition$4,080before aid
Out-of-state$9,624before aid
Lowest net price$9,714families under $30k
Highest net price$15,881families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $9,714 58%
$30,001–$48,000 $9,924 59%
$48,001–$75,000 $12,198 73%
$75,001–$110,000 $14,104 84%
Over $110,000 $15,881 95%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
27%
Take federal loans
7%
Typical repayment
$111/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Maryland.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Frederick Community College $3,849 $10,042 $14,798 $6,640
Harford Community College $4,032 $8,832 $13,821 $7,272
Chesapeake College $4,274 $8,768 $10,751 $4,668
Community College of Baltimore County $4,432 $11,010 $15,781 $8,807
Hagerstown Community College $4,320 $8,190 $12,747 $6,093
Anne Arundel Community College $4,322 $11,522 $19,841 $12,789

Howard Community College costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Howard Community College?
Published tuition is $4,080 for in-state students and $9,624 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does Howard Community College actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $9,714 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $15,881.
What is the total cost of attendance at Howard Community College?
$16,774 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Howard Community College worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $49,020 ten years after starting, against $10,500 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.