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Hill College

112 Lamar Dr
Hillsboro, TX 76645

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Tel: (254) 659-7500

www.hillcollege.edu

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Hill College accepts as its mission the task of providing high quality comprehensive educational programs and services. The college strives to enhance the educational, cultural, and economic development of its service area and to assist both individuals and the community to prepare for a more productive life.

School Highlights

Hill College serves 4,600 students (34% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is same as the state community college average of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 71%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 4,600 students
In-state tuition: $2,840
Out-state tuition: $3,240
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 40%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Hill College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 270 teachers has grown by 58% over five years.

Hill College

(TX) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

270 staff

262 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Hill College has grown by 14% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.

The Hill College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

4,600 students

4,831 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,583 students

1,371 students

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# Part-Time Students

3,017 students

3,460 students

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Total Dormitory Capacity

288 students

251 students

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% Asian

% Hispanic

12%

47%

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% Black

12%

% White

60%

29%

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% Two or more races

20%

% Non Resident races

n/a

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.58

0.68

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College Completion Rate

26%

24%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$32,100

$34,600

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,840 is less than the state average of $4,287. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $3,240 is less than the state average of $6,528. The out-state tuition has declined by 15% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$2,840

$4,287

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$3,240

$6,528

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

85%

82%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$11,000

$10,500

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

76%

Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

On March 3, 1962, through the efforts of the media, local civic groups, and many others, a bond issue was passed for the purpose of building a new campus. The college opened for business in September of 1962 under a new name, Hill Junior College. The new college district was expanded by the voluntary annexation of five Hill County school districts other than the original Hillsboro school district. The district now included Hillsboro, Abbott, Bynum, Covington, Itasca, and Whitney. In 1974, the college opened an extension center in Cleburne, Texas, located in Johnson County. The Johnson County Campus now includes six buildings on 32 acres of land and has more than 1,000 students enrolled in both day and night classes. In 1997 and 1998, the citizens of Alvarado, Cleburne, Godley, Grandview, Joshua, Keene, Rio Vista, and Venus approved a local maintenance and operation tax for the purpose of supporting the campus of Hill College in Johnson County. The college dropped 'junior' from its name in 1985 and became Hill College. The college campuses are located at Hillsboro, Cleburne, Glen Rose, Clifton, and a Virtual Campus accessible anywhere. Hill College campus area includes 73.8 acres of land located just east of the City of Hillsboro on a hill overlooking I 35 and the 35 acre Hill College Reunion Grounds. Following its relocation to this site in 1962, the student population has continued to grow, and the college has expanded its facilities in order to meet the needs of the community and its students. Twenty permanent buildings have been erected on the main campus with over 250,000 square feet of space. Hill College offers the Associate in Arts Degree, the Associate in Applied Science Degree, Certificate of Technology, and Certificate of Completion. Hill College is accredited by the commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees.

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 4,600 students
In-state tuition: $2,840
Out-state tuition: $3,240
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 40%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,287 per year for in-state students and $6,528 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,663 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Texas is Vista College-Online. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.