The Houston Community College (HCC) 2017-2018 Fact Book provides statistical information about the college district. Data presented in this publication may differ slightly from statistics found in other reports. Such variances may result from differences in methodology including the source of information used, the reporting period covered (semester, academic year, fiscal year), or the student base included (semester credit, continuing education, adult education and literacy). The source of the information in each table and graph is cited, along with the date generated, the reporting period, and the students included. The Glossary of Terms provide definitions of key attributes.