About Holyoke Community College
Holyoke Community College's mission is to educate, inspire, and connect. They strive to provide an affordable, high-quality education and to help students overcome barriers. Their values include innovation, collaboration, kindness, inclusion, and trust.
HCC offers online, evening, weekend, and blended classes to provide flexibility to fit each student's scheduling needs. Online classes are taught by the same faculty as on campus, and provide the same quality education. Courses are mainly asynchronous, however some may have deadlines for certain projects or assignments.
Holyoke Community College online features:
- Online tutoring
- Academic advising
- Career guidance
- Help Desk
Accreditation & Licensing
Holyoke Community College is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Type:
2-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Associate's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 4,737 ; Graduate: Not applicablePercent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 43% ; Graduate: Not applicableGraduation Rate:
32%Transfer Rate:
19%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$37,277Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$8,250Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
62%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$4,638Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Holyoke Community College is located in Massachusetts
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- MASSGrant: Up to $3,100 annually
- John and Abigail Adams Scholarship: Full tuition at state institutions
- Gilbert Matching Student Grant: Up to $2,500 annually
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