Kentucky's most affordable community college offering career-focused associate degrees and certificates.
Henderson Community College offers over 16 associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs designed for immediate career entry or transfer to four-year institutions. Key programs include Nursing (ADN), Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Assisting, Electrical Technology, Agriculture, Computer and Information Technologies, Business Administration, and Early Childhood Education. Several programs lead to professional licensure in Kentucky, including nursing, medical assisting, medical laboratory technician, and early childhood education. The college also serves as a regional campus location for Murray State University.
The main campus at 2660 S. Green Street features six primary buildings: the Hecht S. Lackey Administration Building (original structure with classrooms and offices), Robert H. English Arts and Sciences Building (computer labs and business programs), Academic Technical Building (clinical and nursing labs), Sullivan Technology Center (technical programs and Start Center), Joseph M. Hartfield Library (tutoring and distance learning), and the Preston Arts Center (951-seat auditorium, gallery spaces, and community meeting rooms). The campus provides computer laboratories, clinical facilities, a bookstore, food service, and student activities center.
HCC maintains an open-admissions policy as a community college. The college offers placement testing, assessment services, and credit for prior learning. The Start Center provides comprehensive enrollment support and academic advising. Campus tours are available by appointment, and the college emphasizes accessibility for high school graduates, returning students, and career-changers. Admissions can be reached at (270) 827-1867 or toll-free at (800) 696-9958.
Henderson Community College advertises the lowest tuition in Kentucky, positioning itself as an affordable pathway to higher education. For the cost of one year at a university, students can complete two years at HCC. The college offers financial aid options and guidance through the affording college process. This cost advantage makes it an attractive option for students seeking to complete general education requirements before transferring to a four-year institution.