School Overview
Hazard Community and Technical College (abbreviated HCTC), is an open-admissions, two-year community college that belongs to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, a compendium of 16 colleges comprising over 70 campuses. The college was founded in 1968 as Hazard Community College but was changed to Hazard Community and Technical College in 2003 to reflect the fact that is overs a diverse and extensive array of career-oriented technical programs.
In addition to its campus in Hazard, Kentucky, HCTC has branch campuses located across the state. HCTC is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate degrees and diplomas. HCTC offers two year associate of arts, associate of science and associate of applied science degrees, as well as career-oriented certificates in various fields of study, including business, construction trades, education, health sciences, liberal arts, automotive technology and human services.
General Information
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Admission Office One Community College Drive Hazard, KY 41701 (606) 436-5721 (800) 246-7521 Fax: (606) 666-4312 [email protected] Contact: Scott Gross Director of Admissions |
Main Address One Community College Drive Hazard, KY 41701 (800) 246-7521 www.hazard.kctcs.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 4,070 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,065 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Out-of-state applicants must rank in top half of high school class or have 3.0 GPA. |
College Majors
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Business, Management, & Marketing Marketing Management A Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General A Construction Trades Electrician C Education Early Childhood Education A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Medical Radiologic Technology A Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Automotive Technology A Public Administration & Services Human Services A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Hazard Community and Technical College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (606) 487-3503 |
| Website: | https://hazard.kctcs.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://hazard.kctcs.edu/admissions/start-your-application |
| Address: | One Community College Drive, Hazard, KY 41701-2402 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,245 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,686 (52% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,368 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $14,808 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,510 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Hazard Community and Technical College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Hazard Community and Technical College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Construction Trades | 4 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 4 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 14 | 9 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 3 | ||||
| Precision Production | 2 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 1 | |||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 53 | 20 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Hazard Community and Technical College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $4,368 |
| Out-of-state | $14,808 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 342 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 338 | 98% | $6,510 |
| Student loan aid | 68 | 20% | $4,346 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,640 | 83% | $3,541 |
| Federal student loans | 475 | 15% | $5,017 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Hazard Community and Technical College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Hazard Community and Technical College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Hazard Community and Technical College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,245 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,245 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Hazard Community and Technical College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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