Columbia, MD · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Community College (in-state) | $4,080 | — |
| MD average | $18,770 | -78% |
| National average | $18,082 | -77% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $4,080 | $16,320 |
| Out-of-state | $9,624 | $38,496 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Howard Community College ranks 6 by in-state tuition among the 48 MD colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 136% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Howard Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Prince George's Community College | $4,034 |
| Harford Community College | $4,032 |
| Garrett College | $4,144 |
| College of Southern Maryland | $4,200 |
In-state tuition at Howard Community College is $4,080 per year; out-of-state students pay $9,624.
Howard Community College in-state tuition is 78% below the MD average of $18,770.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Howard Community College is 77% below that.
$4,080 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Howard Community College comes to about $16,320 for an in-state student and $38,496 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Howard Community College ranks 6 out of the 48 MD colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.