School Overview
Hillsborough Community College, commonly known as HCC, is a two-year postsecondary institution that spans six campuses throughout Hillsborough County, Florida. The campuses are located in Ybor City, Brandon, MacDill AFB, Plant City, South Shore, and Dale Mabry.
Hillsborough serves more than 43,000 students and is one of the top producers of associate’s degrees in the state of Florida and in the nation. Home to the Honors Institute, HCC Honors Institute graduates often go on to pursue degrees at schools such as Yale, Boston University, Virginia Tech, Columbia University, UCLA, Mount Holyoke College, and Cornell University. Hillsborough athletes are known as the Hawks and compete with other colleges in a small variety of sports.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 31127 Tampa, FL 33631-3127 (813) 253-7004 (866) 253-7077 Fax: (813) 253-7196 [email protected] |
Main Address PO Box 31127 Tampa, FL 33631-3127 (813) 253-7000 www.hccfl.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 24,037 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 4,046 Degree-seeking undergrads: 18,651 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Limited access programs in certain health programs. |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $1,673 | $1,878 | $2,097 | $2,264 | +7.96% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $2,973 | $3,178 | $3,397 | $3,564 | +4.92% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 1,784 | 68% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,632 | 63% | $6,330,524 | $3,879 |
| • Federal grants | 1,011 | 39% | $4,027,901 | $3,984 |
| • Pell grants | 1,011 | 39% | $3,845,923 | $3,804 |
| • Other federal grants | 195 | 7% | $181,978 | $933 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 988 | 38% | $1,787,590 | $1,809 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 232 | 9% | $515,033 | $2,220 |
| Student loan financial aid | 352 | 13% | $1,327,832 | $3,772 |
| • Federal student loans | 352 | 13% | $1,327,832 | $3,772 |
| • Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | – | – | – | 2615 | 1333 |
| Agriculture | – | – | – | 4 | 2 |
| Aquaculture | – | – | – | 4 | 2 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | – | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Administration and Marketing Services | – | – | – | 62 | 34 |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping | – | – | – | 11 | – |
| Business Administration and Management | – | – | – | 17 | 11 |
| Entrepreneurship | – | – | – | – | 6 |
| Executive Assistant/executive Secretary | – | – | – | 10 | 8 |
| Hospitality Administration/management | – | – | – | 5 | – |
| Hotel/motel Administration/management | – | – | – | – | – |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Management Information Systems | – | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/marketing Management | – | – | – | – | – |
| Operations Management | – | – | – | 17 | – |
| Restaurant/food Services Management | – | – | – | 1 | 6 |
| Communications Technologies/technicians and Support Services | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/technician | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | – | – | – | 17 | 12 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Computer Systems Analysis/analyst | – | – | – | 5 | 5 |
| Computer/information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | – | – | – | 10 | 7 |
| Construction Trades | – | – | – | – | 98 |
| Building/construction Site Management/manager | – | – | – | – | – |
| Carpentry/carpenter | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Electrician | – | – | – | – | 67 |
| Pipefitting/pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | – | – | – | – | 10 |
| Plumbing Technology/plumber | – | – | – | – | 20 |
| Education | – | – | – | 4 | 172 |
| Education, Other | – | – | – | – | 172 |
| Education off Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 24 | 73 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 9 | 2 |
| Biomedical Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology | – | – | – | 2 | 28 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 19 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 7 | 4 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/technicians, Other | – | – | – | 6 | – |
| Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other | – | – | – | – | 20 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | – | – | – | 415 | 399 |
| Dental Assisting/assistant | – | – | – | – | 11 |
| Dental Hygiene/hygienist | – | – | – | 9 | – |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | – | – | – | 18 | – |
| Dietitian Assistant | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) | – | – | – | 6 | 376 |
| Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/science – Radiation Therapist | – | – | – | 40 | 4 |
| Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist | – | – | – | 14 | – |
| Opticianry/ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | – | – | – | 34 | 4 |
| Optometric Technician/assistant | – | – | – | – | – |
| Psychiatric/mental Health Services Technician | – | – | – | 12 | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | – | – | – | 240 | – |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist | – | – | – | 21 | – |
| Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician and Veterinary Assistant | – | – | – | 18 | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 46 | 476 |
| Corrections | – | – | – | – | 31 |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | – | – | – | 39 | – |
| Criminal Justice/police Science | – | – | – | – | 183 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/technician | – | – | – | 7 | – |
| Fire Science/fire-fighting | – | – | – | – | 188 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | – | – | – | – | 13 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Security and Loss Prevention Services | – | – | – | – | 61 |
| Legal Studies | – | – | – | 15 | 9 |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal | – | – | – | 15 | 9 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 2005 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | – | – | 2005 | – |
| Mechanics and Repairers | – | – | – | – | 47 |
| Autobody/collision and Repair Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 36 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 11 |
| Medium/heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | – |
| Personal and Culinary Services | – | – | – | 8 | 3 |
| Culinary Arts/chef Training | – | – | – | – | 3 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/manager | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Precision Production Trades | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Sheet Metal Technology/sheetworking | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | 2 | 3 |
| Cinematography and Film/video Production | – | – | – | 2 | 3 |
| Work and Family Studies | – | – | – | 12 | – |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | – | – | – | 12 | – |
| Child Care Provider/assistant | – | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural mechanization C Arts, Visual & Performing Film Production/Cinematography A,C Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting Technology A Communications & Journalism Communication, journalism and related programs C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – Specific Applications A,C Construction Trades Carpentry C Education Education of Deaf/Hearing Impaired A Engineering Technologies Architectural Engineering Technology A,C Family & Consumer Sciences Adult Development/Aging C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Community Health Services C Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A,C Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Auto Body Repair C Personal & Culinary Services Restaurant/Catering Management A Precision Production Trades Sheet Metal Technology C Security & Protective Services Corrections C |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Hillsborough Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (813) 253-7000 |
| Website: | https://www.hccfl.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://www.hccfl.edu/admissions/apply-online |
| Address: | 39 Columbia Drive, Tampa, FL 33606-3584 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 22,404 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 24 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 12,065 (54% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $2,506 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $9,111 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 72% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,145 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Hillsborough Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Hillsborough Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 9 | 6 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 8 | 6 | |||
| Construction Trades | 4 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 9 | 3 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 12 | 15 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 8 | 2 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 7 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Precision Production | 3 | ||||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 75 | 42 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Hillsborough Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $2,506 |
| Out-of-state | $9,111 |
| Books and supplies | $1,320 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,754 | 72% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,437 | 63% | $7,145 |
| Student loan aid | 1,671 | 43% | $5,307 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 11,847 | 51% | $5,580 |
| Federal student loans | 7,954 | 34% | $5,938 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Hillsborough Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Hillsborough Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Hillsborough Community College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 22,404 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 22,404 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Hillsborough Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program
- Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Assisting (DA)
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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