Hillsborough Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Hillsborough Community College is a public community college in Tampa, Florida, with about 21,472 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,861 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,506. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (39.7%) and White (28.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,506
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,861 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 21,472 46.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.18%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 46.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 15.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 37.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 42,038
- Room & Board: $12,780 annual estimate
Hillsborough Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Hillsborough Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Hillsborough Community College?
Hillsborough Community College is located in Tampa, FL (ZIP 33606-3584).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Hillsborough Community College public or private?
Hillsborough Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Hillsborough Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,506 in-state, $9,111 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $3,861.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,839 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,395 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,505 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,168 |
| $110,001+ | $9,924 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,024.
How big is Hillsborough Community College?
Total enrollment: 21,472 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 42,038 students.
About 47% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Hillsborough Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 34.18%.
What do graduates of Hillsborough Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,101 six years after entry; $40,782 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,762.
42.03% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Hillsborough Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (2,444 completions)
- Radiologist Assistant (1,429 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (425 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (277 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (270 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (105 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (103 completions)
- Security and Loss Prevention Services (76 completions)
- Information Technology (71 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (70 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Hillsborough Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.18%; median earnings $40,782 at 10 years; net price $3,861. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,506
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Hillsborough Community College was $2,506.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,861
2024 Value
In 2024 Hillsborough Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,861.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,444 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,861 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,024 4-Year In-State Tuition
$36,444 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,780 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,560 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,846 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$67,384 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Hillsborough Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
52.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Hillsborough Community 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 Hillsborough Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,506 | $9,111 | $5,776 |
| 2014 | $2,506 | $9,111 | $5,368 |
| 2015 | $2,506 | $9,111 | $5,831 |
| 2016 | $2,506 | $9,111 | $5,194 |
| 2017 | $2,506 | $9,111 | $5,421 |
| 2018 | $2,506 | $9,111 | $4,646 |
| 2019 | $2,506 | $9,111 | $3,238 |
| 2020 | $2,506 | $9,111 | $2,949 |
| 2021 | $2,506 | $9,111 | $2,871 |
| 2022 | $2,506 | $9,111 | $4,264 |
| 2023 | $2,506 | $9,111 | $4,929 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Hillsborough Community College reported total enrollment of about 21,472 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (39.7%), White (28.9%), and Black or African American (17.7%). About 42.03% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
46.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Hillsborough Community College in 2024 is 21,472 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 42,038 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
34.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Hillsborough Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 41% male / 59% female
- Radiologist Assistant: 22% male / 78% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 79% male / 21% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Hillsborough Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,762 Median Student Debt
$40,782 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
2540.64% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Hillsborough Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 89 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 2,444 completions
2. Radiologist Assistant: 1,429 completions
3. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 425 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 277 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 270 completions
6. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 105 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 103 completions
8. Security and Loss Prevention Services: 76 completions
9. Information Technology: 71 completions
Most popular programs at Hillsborough Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Hillsborough Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Hillsborough Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 37.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,844
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,103
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Hillsborough Community College is a public institution located in Tampa, FL, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Radiologist Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). Enrollment is approximately 21,472 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (39.7%), White (28.9%), Black or African American (17.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 34.18%. Approximately 42.03% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Tampa, FL 33606-3584
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.18% graduation rate at Hillsborough Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 89 distinct degree programs, Hillsborough Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hillsborough Community College located?
Hillsborough Community College is located in Tampa, FL.
How much does Hillsborough Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,506 and average net price is $3,861 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,780 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Hillsborough Community College?
Hillsborough Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 42,038 students, Hispanic or Latino (39.7%), White (28.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Hillsborough Community College?
About 46.3% of students at Hillsborough Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Hillsborough Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,101 six years after entry and $40,782 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Hillsborough Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Hillsborough Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,762.
Is Hillsborough Community College public or private?
Hillsborough Community College is a public institution located in Tampa, FL.
Is Hillsborough Community College an HBCU?
No. Hillsborough Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Hillsborough Community College a tribal college?
No. Hillsborough Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Hillsborough Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Hillsborough Community College reports 39.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Hillsborough Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Hillsborough Community 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
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- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Tampa, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.