Howard College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Big Spring, TX · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$2,766
Out-of-State Tuition$6,716
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Howard College vs. State and National Averages

Howard CollegeTX AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$2,766$14,418$18,082
vs. average—-81%-85%

Other colleges in Big Spring

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Southwest College for the DeafPublic47$2,766

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Howard College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$38,382
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)35%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$9,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants24%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over15%
First-generation students51%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Howard College?

In-state tuition at Howard College is $2,766 and out-of-state tuition is $6,716, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Howard College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Howard College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Howard College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Howard College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Howard College?

Howard College enrolls about 1,611 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 25:1.

Is Howard College expensive?

In-state tuition at Howard College is $2,766, which is 81% below the TX average of $14,418.

How much do graduates of Howard College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Howard College are $38,382 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Howard College take on?

The median debt among Howard College graduates who borrowed is $9,500, according to College Scorecard.