Hopkinsville Community College
Tel:
(270)707-3700
- Our Mission is to provide quality two-year transfer programs, technical and semi-professional programs of two years or less, developmental and continuing education, and customized training services to local businesses and industries to improve the knowledge and skills of citizens and workers in the service area.
School Highlights
- Hopkinsville Community College serves 3,566 students (42% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 16%.
- Hopkinsville Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Christian County, KY.
- The nearest community college to Hopkinsville Community College is Brown Mackie College-Hopkinsville (3.4 miles away).
Top Placements
Hopkinsville Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 97 teachers has declined by 25% over five years.
| Hopkinsville Community College | (KY) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Less than 2 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 97 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,566 students | 3,252 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 37:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,489 students | 1,360 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,077 students | 1,892 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% |
| % Black | 17% | 8% |
| % White | 69% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.29 |
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| College Completion Rate | 21% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,200 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- HCC offers area residents the opportunity to obtain a quality postsecondary education without leaving home – and at a highly competitive tuition rate. Thus, whether your interest lies in transferring to a four-year institution, immediate entry into the work place, personal development and enrichment, or upgrading your tech skills for a better future, your education begins here. The highly qualified faculty and staff of Hopkinsville Community College are dedicated to helping students of all ages and walks of life succeed in accomplishing their objectives. A strong student services program will support your educational pursuit through an easy registration process, effective counseling, and a variety of scholarship and financial aid opportunities. The college provides quality two-year transfer programs, technical and semi-professional programs of two years or less, developmental and continuing education, and customized training services to local businesses and industries to improve the knowledge and skills of citizens and workers in the service area. Classes are conveniently offered at locations throughout the region, including Hopkinsville, Fort Campbell, Cadiz, Elkton and Princeton. In fact, Hopkinsville Community College offers more than 400 classes on our campuses every term. And, for those simply too busy with the ever-increasing demands of family and work to come to our classes, HCC, in partnership with KYVU, offers hundreds of Internet classes as well.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Hopkinsville Community College is Brown Mackie College-Hopkinsville (3.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Brown Mackie College-HopkinsvillePrivate, for profit222 students | 3.40 Mi4001 Fort Campbell Boulevard
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270)886-1302 3.40222 - North Central InstitutePrivate, for profit102 students | 18.70 Mi168 Jack Miller Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931)431-9700 18.70102 - Daymar Institute-ClarksvillePrivate, for profit513 students | 24.30 Mi2691 Trenton Road
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931)552-7600 24.30513 - Miller-Motte Technical College-ClarksvillePrivate, for profit404 students | 24.30 Mi1820 Business Park Dr
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931)553-0071 24.30404 - 4,433 students | 33.30 Mi2000 College Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270)821-2250 33.304,433
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