Houston Community College System

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #6131 United States of America #1514

Campus of Houston Community College System

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Institution Info

Founded: 1971
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 48,329 students
Faculty: 3,467
Website: http://www.hccs.edu

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Houston Community College System is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1971. It is an established higher education institution. The university has approximately 48K students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #6131 · Ranked	42.74

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

4,299

Citations

467

Publications

108

i10-index

1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Houston Community College System's global ranking?

Houston Community College System is ranked #6,131 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #1514 position.

When was Houston Community College System founded?

Houston Community College System was founded in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Houston Community College System?

Houston Community College System has a student body of approximately 48,329 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 13:1.

What is Houston Community College System's research output?

Houston Community College System has produced 467 research publications with 4,299 total citations and an h-index of 28, according to OpenAlex data.