H W Brewster Technical College is a public community college in Tampa, Florida, enrolling about 695 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 71.97% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (33.2%) and White (28.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $15,711 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 695 92.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.97%
  • First-Generation Students: 55.0%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 97.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,609

H W Brewster Technical College: what the data shows

Common questions about H W Brewster Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is H W Brewster Technical College?

H W Brewster Technical College is located in Tampa, FL (ZIP 33602).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is H W Brewster Technical College public or private?

H W Brewster Technical College is a Public institution.

How much does H W Brewster Technical College cost?

Average net price after aid: $15,711.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$15,535
$30,001–$48,000$15,927
$48,001–$75,000$16,490

How big is H W Brewster Technical College?

Total enrollment: 695 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 1,609 students.

About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at H W Brewster Technical College?

150%-time completion rate: 71.97%.

First-year retention: 2.5%.

What do graduates of H W Brewster Technical College earn?

Median earnings: $26,998 six years after entry; $27,053 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

2.33% of students receive Pell grants.

What is H W Brewster Technical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is H W Brewster Technical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 71.97%; median earnings $27,053 at 10 years; net price $15,711. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at H W Brewster Technical College was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$15,711
2024 Value

In 2024 H W Brewster Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,711.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$62,844 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$15,711 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for H W Brewster Technical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

2.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at H W Brewster Technical College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

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 H W Brewster Technical College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$9,402
2014$11,576
2015$10,565
2016$13,138
2017$8,612
2018$5,906
2019$8,276
2020$2,121
2021$3,652
2022$5,101
2023$10,053

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

H W Brewster Technical College reported total enrollment of about 695 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (33.2%), White (28.9%), and Black or African American (24.9%). About 2.33% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at H W Brewster Technical College in 2024 is 695 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,609 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

2.5%
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 33.2%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

71.97% 100% Completion Time

71.97% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 71.97% of students graduating from H W Brewster Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Child Care and Support Services Management: 3% male / 97% female
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant: 4% male / 96% female
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% 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: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for H W Brewster Technical College.

Return on Investment

$27,053 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

330.48% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for H W Brewster Technical College.

Top Programs by Completions

8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Child Care and Support Services Management: 91 completions

2. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 70 completions

3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 39 completions

4. Sterile Processing Technology/Technician: 22 completions

5. Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician: 12 completions

6. Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 5 completions

7. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 3 completions

8. Parts, Warehousing, and Inventory Management Operations: 2 completions

Most popular programs at H W Brewster Technical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for H W Brewster Technical College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for H W Brewster Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,884

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

H W Brewster Technical College is a public institution located in Tampa, FL. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Child Care and Support Services Management, Child Care Provider/Assistant, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 695 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (33.2%), White (28.9%), Black or African American (24.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 71.97%. Approximately 2.33% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Location

Tampa, FL 33602

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

H W Brewster Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is H W Brewster Technical College located?

H W Brewster Technical College is located in Tampa, FL.

How much does H W Brewster Technical College cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $15,711 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at H W Brewster Technical College?

H W Brewster Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,609 students, Hispanic or Latino (33.2%), White (28.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend H W Brewster Technical College?

About 55.0% of students at H W Brewster Technical College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of H W Brewster Technical College earn?

Median earnings are $26,998 six years after entry and $27,053 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at H W Brewster Technical College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 72.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is H W Brewster Technical College public or private?

H W Brewster Technical College is a public institution located in Tampa, FL.

Is H W Brewster Technical College an HBCU?

No. H W Brewster Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is H W Brewster Technical College a tribal college?

No. H W Brewster Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is H W Brewster Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—H W Brewster Technical College reports 33.2% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is H W Brewster Technical College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for H W Brewster Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Florida trade schools profile
  • Tampa, Florida city profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Florida
  • 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.