Henderson Community College

What Henderson Community College does

Henderson Community College (HCC) is a public two-year community college founded in 1960 in Henderson, Kentucky, operating as one of 16 colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). The institution awards associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across 16 program areas including Nursing, Agriculture, Business Administration, Early Childhood Education, Information Technology, Welding, and Electrical Technology, supported by a 100-acre campus with seven specialized buildings and a 951-seat Preston Arts Center.

HCC operates on a tuition-based revenue model charging $198/credit hour for Kentucky residents with tiered pricing for dual credit ($99/credit hour), nonresident ($270/credit hour), and online-only ($198/credit hour) courses. Revenue streams include tuition and fees, financial aid administration, and supplemental government grants (notably HEERF/CARES Act funding of $3,368,727 institutional allocation signed May 13, 2020). The technology stack is standard educational infrastructure — Blackboard LMS, student self-service portal, and visual schedule builder — with no proprietary AI or differentiated technology assets.

The go-to-market combines direct enrollment through the college website, campus visits, and community outreach with partnership-based recruitment through Murray State University Henderson Campus (co-located on HCC's campus, offering bachelor's through doctoral degrees), dual credit programs with Henderson County Schools, military/veteran benefit channels, and employer partnerships through Workforce Solutions. HCC serves five distinct segments — Traditional College Students, Adult Learners, Military/Veterans, Business and Industry, and Transfer Students — and holds tuition reciprocity with eight Indiana counties, positioning it as the lowest-cost higher education provider in Kentucky with embedded transfer and workforce pathways.

Name

Henderson Community College

Legal name

Henderson Community College

Website

https://henderson.kctcs.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Henderson Community College is a public two-year college in Henderson, Kentucky, part of the 16-college KCTCS system. It offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across 16 program areas to traditional students, adult learners, veterans, employers, and transfer students, with tuition reciprocity into Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Community College

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Technical career training
• Transfer pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Henderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition charged per credit hour to students. Kentucky residents pay $198/credit hour with additional mandatory fees of $8/credit hour and distance learning fees of $20/credit hour.
2. Financial Aid Administration: College administers federal and state financial aid including grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships to support student enrollment.
3. HEERF Federal Grants: Emergency financial aid grants awarded through CARES Act funding ($3,368,727 institutional allocation and $252,016 Title III allocation) to support students impacted by COVID-19 disruption.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Henderson Community College is a public two-year community college offering associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates across 16 program areas including Nursing, Agriculture, Business Administration, Computer and Information Technologies, and Electrical Technology. It delivers on-campus and online instruction, dual credit for high school students, and customized workforce training for local employers through its Workforce Solutions department. The college also co-locates Murray State University's Henderson Campus to offer bachelor's through doctoral degrees.

Product overview

Henderson Community College is a comprehensive two-year community college offering a portfolio of educational products and services. The institution provides associate degree programs (transfer and career pathways), diploma and certificate programs across 16 areas of study, and workforce development solutions. The college operates as part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), offering on-campus and online learning options. Key products include Nursing, Agriculture, Business Administration, Computer and Information Technologies, Electrical Technology, and Medical Laboratory programs. The college also partners with Murray State University to offer bachelor's through doctoral degree programs at its Henderson campus. The Preston Arts Center serves as a cultural facility on campus. Financial aid, dual credit, and transfer services support student enrollment across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year associate degree programs that easily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, covering areas such as Nursing, Agriculture, Business Administration, Computer and Information Technologies, and K-12 Education.
• Career and Technical Programs Career programs for advancement in professional and technical fields including Nursing, Welding, Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Assisting, Industrial Maintenance Technology, and Electrical Technology.
• Diplomas and Certificates Diploma and certificate programs providing specialized workforce training and skills for immediate employment in various industries.
• Workforce Solutions Customized training, continuing education, and community education services addressing the workforce training needs of local business and industry.
• Online Learning Online and distance learning options allowing students to pursue education remotely through web-based courses delivered via Blackboard LMS with 24/7 support.
• Preston Arts Center A cultural center on the HCC campus hosting local and national arts presentations, featuring gallery spaces and a 951-seat auditorium for performances and events.
• Dual Credit Programs Programs allowing high school students to earn college credits while still in high school at half the regular resident tuition rate ($99/credit hour).
• Murray State University-Henderson Campus Partnership with Murray State University offering bachelor's, master's, doctoral degree programs and certificates at the HCC Henderson campus location.
• Transfer Programs Programs facilitating transfer to four-year institutions with articulated pathways and partnerships for continued education.
• Electrical Technology Program New Electrical Technology program designed for careers that are hands-on, high-demand, and built for the future, launched in 2026.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Murray State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMurray State University operates a full-service office on HCC's campus offering bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate programs. Students can complete associate degrees at HCC and seamlessly transfer to MSU-Henderson for advanced degrees. Staff include Director Heather Roy, Teacher Education Coordinator Adam Blair, and Campus Coordinator Mary Steely.
• Henderson County SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district utilizes Preston Arts Center for band and choir concerts plus their annual musical production. Partnership provides cultural programming access and dual credit pathways for high school students.
• Henderson Area Arts Alliance (HAAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresents a full season of main stage and family shows at Preston Arts Center. Executive Director Kensington Eck leads HAAA operations from PAC206. Partnership provides ongoing arts programming for campus and community.
• Henderson Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership providing library services and resources to HCC students and Henderson County residents. Located at the welcoming heart of Henderson County offering hospitality, community, possibilities, and learning.
• Henderson Leadership Initiative (HLI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier leadership development program for Henderson, Kentucky. Partnership supports emerging community leaders through educational programming and networking opportunities.
• Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCC is a member of the 16-college statewide KCTCS system, providing collaborative opportunities, shared resources, and standardized academic pathways across Kentucky community colleges.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Vincennes University: Indiana-based two-year college with a long history of serving Southwestern Indiana border counties. Directly comparable in mission (associate degrees, workforce training, transfer pathways) and serves overlapping catchment to HCC.
• Ivy Tech Community College: Indiana's statewide community college system. Competes with HCC for Southwestern Indiana students (Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Gibson counties) where HCC offers reciprocity pricing. Comparable mission and associate-degree portfolio.

Direct peers

• Hopkinsville Community College: KCTCS community college serving Christian County, Kentucky with a comparable mix of transfer, career-technical, and workforce programs. Same accreditation, system affiliation, and tuition structure as HCC.
• Bluegrass Community and Technical College: Largest KCTCS college based in Lexington, Kentucky. Same system, accreditation, and program portfolio as HCC, but with significantly larger scale and broader program offerings, providing a useful upper-bound peer benchmark.
• Somerset Community College: KCTCS community college serving South-Central Kentucky with similar associate degree, transfer, and workforce programs. Comparable rural community college profile and mission alignment.
• Madisonville Community College: KCTCS community college serving Hopkins County in Western Kentucky with similar associate degree, technical, and workforce development programs. Operates in an adjacent region with comparable rural community college characteristics.
• Elizabethtown Community and Technical College: KCTCS community and technical college serving Hardin County, Kentucky. Same system affiliation, accreditation, and program portfolio as HCC, including workforce development and transfer pathways.
• Owensboro Community and Technical College: Another KCTCS community and technical college in nearby Owensboro, Kentucky, offering associate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and workforce training across a similar program portfolio to HCC. Directly comparable in mission, pricing model, and system affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• University of Evansville: Four-year private university in Evansville, Indiana — directly across the Ohio River from Henderson. Competes with HCC's transfer pathway value proposition for students seeking bachelor's degrees in the bi-state region.
• Murray State University: Four-year public university operating the on-site Henderson Campus partnership with HCC. Serves as HCC's primary 4-year transfer destination, representing both a strategic partner and a broader competitor for advanced-degree-seeking students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HendersonCC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCScMHmDS1qLFaQqYUCEXLZg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Henderson.Community.College
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/henderson-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/hendersonccinfo

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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