HCI College
West Palm Beach, FL 33409-1042
About HCI College
HCI College is a private for-profit trade school in West Palm Beach, Florida, enrolling about 166 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $35,425 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $20,838. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (74.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- HCI College charges 25% above the national private for-profit median tuition ($20,838).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 24% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 100.00%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCI College | $20,838 | $35,425 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Florida (state median) | $16,838 | $7,247 | 176 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is HCI College really?
Key findings
- HCI College charges 25% above the national private for-profit median tuition ($20,838).
- Versus the Florida median, sticker tuition is 24% above.
HCI College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $20,838
Finding HCI College charges 25% above the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $20,838. That is 25% above the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the Florida median ($16,838), sticker tuition is 24% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 1.8×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at HCI College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at HCI College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at HCI College is $35,425.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $35,425 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $28,178 above the Florida median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $16,725 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At HCI College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
HCI College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for HCI College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$20,838
Avg. net price
$35,425
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $35,184 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $37,650 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $83,352. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What HCI College is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse103
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant48
- Medical/Clinical Assistant21
See earnings & programs for more.
Is HCI College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
HCI College is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for HCI College.
Campus
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
City / state
- ZIP
- 33409-1042
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 1.9× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Southeast
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Size
Enrollment
166
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,285
- Full-time share
- 29%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$24,149
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 64.28%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for HCI College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at HCI College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for HCI College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2017–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $22,575 | $22,575 | $24,317 |
| 2018 | $21,420 | $21,420 | $20,226 |
| 2019 | $19,404 | $19,404 | $30,083 |
| 2020 | $17,670 | $17,670 | $24,705 |
| 2021 | $18,150 | $18,150 | $26,510 |
| 2022 | $18,558 | $18,558 | $30,456 |
| 2023 | $20,028 | $20,028 | $29,461 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
HCI College reported total enrollment of about 166 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 12% male and 88% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (74.1%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), and White (6.0%). About 64.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
28.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at HCI College in 2024 is 166 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,285 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
4.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from HCI College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 15% male / 85% female
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 12% male / 88% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do HCI College graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of HCI College.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $24,149. Average net price used in cost models: $35,425.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for HCI College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 3 programs by IPEDS completions (4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at HCI College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for HCI College graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for HCI College—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 28.8%
- Florida median 19.4 pp below median (48.2%)
- Southeast median 30.7 pp below median (59.4%)
- U.S. median 29.2 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,903
- Florida median 1.1× the median ($6,877)
- Southeast median 1.2× the median ($6,825)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,957
- Florida median 1.5× the median ($5,803)
- Southeast median 1.4× the median ($6,602)
- U.S. median 1.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
HCI College at a glance
HCI College
HCI College is a private for-profit institution in West Palm Beach, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary AssistantMedical/Clinical Assistant
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American74.1%Hispanic or Latino13.2%White or Caucasian6.0%
Schools near HCI College
Other campuses in West Palm Beach, FL when available, plus nearby institutions in Florida.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Florida, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is HCI College located?
HCI College is located in West Palm Beach, FL.
What is HCI College's tuition?
HCI College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $20,838 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $35,425 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does HCI College cost?
Reported tuition is $20,838 and average net price is $35,425 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,040 annually.
What is the student body demographics at HCI College?
HCI College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,285 students, Black or African American (74.1%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at HCI College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do HCI College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,149.
Is HCI College public or private?
HCI College is a private for-profit institution located in West Palm Beach, FL.
Is HCI College an HBCU?
No. HCI College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is HCI College a tribal college?
No. HCI College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is HCI College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, HCI College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.2%).
Is HCI College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for HCI College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.