- With over forty years of providing excellence in education, Hillsborough Community College is the ninth largest of Florida's 28 member community college system. HCC is a public, state-supported college accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. HCC aims for a high-quality learning environment that prepares its students to excel in Academics and Athletics as leaders in a global economy.
School Highlights
Hillsborough Community College serves 21,483 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 21,483 students
- In-state tuition: $2,506
- Out-state tuition: $9,111
- Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Hillsborough Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Diversity
Community Size
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 544 teachers has declined by 61% over five years.
Hillsborough Community College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1968
Total Faculty
544 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Hillsborough Community College has grown by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Hillsborough Community College diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
21,483 students
1,014 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
31:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
10,040 students
559 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
11,443 students
455 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
21,483 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10,040 students
552 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
11,443 students
482 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
420 students
174 students
% Asian
5%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
35%
32%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
17%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
33%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.74
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
67%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
33%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,000
$30,800
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,506 is less than the state average of $3,280. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,111 is less than the state average of $10,578. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,506
$3,280
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,111
$10,578
Tuition Notes
$104.39 per credit hour for Florida Residents
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
85%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,584
$10,286
Showing 2010–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- There are many great reasons to choose HCC. With campuses on Dale Mabry Highway and in Ybor City, Plant City, and Brandon, our students can find classes at convenient locations and times. Teaching takes priority over research for our faculty, and with smaller class sizes, your professor will actually know your name. Graduate with an Associate of Arts Degree and you are guaranteed admission as a junior to any state university and to many private colleges. Earn an Associate in Science Degree and you will be prepared to enter the competitive workforce. The Brandon Campus offers an array of credit classes, including those needed to earn an Associate in Arts degree. Home to the College s Honors Institute, the main campus is located on an 82-acre site off Falkenburg Road, between SR 60 and Hwy. 574. HCC has four primary campus locations, two satellite locations, a very active distance learning program (eCampus), and a comprehensive corporate training center (Corporate Training Center @ HCC). With HCC you can expect small classes, individual attention, day, evening, weekend & eClasses, convenient locations, affordable tuition and regionally-accredited AA & AS degrees. Hillsborough Community College district support services are located on Davis Island. These offices support the critical functions of the Hillsborough Community College District and the campuses. Some of the offices here are our financial services, marketing, academic affairs, our management and research statistics and human resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hillsborough Community College cost?
Hillsborough Community College's tuition is approximately $2,506 for In-State students and $9,111 for Out-State students.
What is Hillsborough Community College's ranking?
Hillsborough Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Least expensive tuition, Diversity in US community colleges, Largest student body and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Hillsborough Community College located?
Hillsborough Community College is located in the Davis Islands neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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