Houston City College is made up of seven distinct colleges that together provide a wide range of educational opportunities — from academic degrees and workforce training to flexible online programs — across the Houston area and beyond.

Mission Statement
The College District is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development, and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society.

Our Vision
The College District will deliver relevant, high-quality education and training, ensuring success for all students, our community, economy and beyond.

HCC'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.