/0x0:1800x1200/prod01/channel_4/media/hccsedu/content-assets/images/about-us/hcc_about.jpg)
About Us
Discover Houston City College’s story, including its history, alma mater, and recent accomplishments that reflect its impact across the Houston region.
About the College
Houston City College is a public, open-admission community college system dedicated to expanding opportunity and driving economic mobility across the Houston region. Serving one of the most diverse communities in the nation, the College offers affordable, high-quality education that meets students where they are and prepares them for what’s next.
Houston City College's service area is Houston Independent School District, Katy, Spring Branch, Alief Independent School Districts, Stafford Municipal District, and the Fort Bend portion of Missouri City.
With programs spanning academic transfer, workforce training, and lifelong learning, Houston City College provides clear pathways to careers, four-year universities, and personal advancement. Students can choose from flexible learning options—including in-person, online, hybrid, and accelerated formats—designed to fit real lives and real goals.
Rooted in Houston and connected to the industries that power the region, Houston City College partners closely with employers, universities, and community organizations to ensure programs remain relevant, responsive, and forward-looking. Guided by a commitment to equity, access, and student success, the College empowers learners of all backgrounds to build skills, gain credentials, and contribute to a stronger, more vibrant city.
Our History
- 1971: Created under governance of Houston Independent School District as a result of a public referendum
- 1989: Separated from HISD and established own Board of Trustees
- 1992: Restructured into a multi-college system
- 2025: HCC changes it's name from Houston Community College to Houston City College
Alma Mater
/prod01/channel_4/media/hccsedu/content-assets/images/about-us/YYG_9532.jpg)
“ALWAYS GRATEFUL” (Houston City College School Song)
Words and Music by Dr. Aubrey S. Tucker (2010)
All hail our alma mater
All hail to HCC
Where we soar with the eagles
Strong in unity
To Houston City College
To friends and teachers true
We will always be grateful
When we think of you
And when we pass your portal
To our new communities
We will not forget our journey
Robed in victory
Farewell our alma mater
To friends and teachers true
We will always be grateful
When we think of you.