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Hillsborough Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 420
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 62%
On-time graduation rate 35%

Located in Tampa, Florida, Hillsborough CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Hillsborough Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Hillsborough Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Hillsborough CC is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 62% at Hillsborough CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,506

Cost of attendance at Hillsborough Community College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,111

Cost of attendance at Hillsborough Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 76 of freshman students at Hillsborough Community College received on average $6,557 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,557
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,462 53% $5,893 $8,615,237
Other Federal Grant 2,023 73% $5,190 $10,499,317
State Grant/Scholarships 1,468 53% $1,769 $2,597,060
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 478 17% $1,558 $744,957
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,111 76% $6,557 $13,841,334

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hillsborough Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hillsborough Community College students is 34.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 35.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.7%.

34.6%

  • asian 51.7% 61 students
  • African American 22.9% 170 students
  • white 42.1% 493 students
  • unknown 36.6% 41 students
  • hawaiian 37.5% 3 students
  • hispanic 32.3% 469 students
  • International Students 42.5% 31 students
  • Mixed Race 37.4% 62 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Hillsborough Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hillsborough Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training