Howard Community College

Health Sciences Division

Howard Community College is a Public institution with a campus in Columbia, Maryland. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Maryland Board of Nursing. The Columbia, Maryland campus for Howard Community College is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 8,540. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $7,224, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $9,624 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
  • LPN to Associate of Science in Nursing (LPN to RN)

Visit the Howard Community College website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Maryland periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Maryland will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:8,540
Student-to-faculty ratio:13-to-1
In-district tuition & fees:$4,080
In-state tuition & fees:$7,224
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$9,624
Percent on financial aid:61%
Campus housing:no
Open admissions policy:yes

Student Profile

Male 42%
Female 58%
Full-Time 27%
Part-Time 73%
Undergraduate 100%
Graduate 0%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Howard Community College. You can also see the Howard Community College campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland

  • Address: 10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, Maryland 21044
  • Phone Number: 443-518-1000

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Last updated: November 8, 2025

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