HCI College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
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 Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $20,838
- 2024 Average Net Price: $35,425 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 166 28.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 28.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,285
- Room & Board: $12,040 annual estimate
HCI College: what the data shows
Common questions about HCI College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is HCI College?
HCI College is located in West Palm Beach, FL (ZIP 33409-1042).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is HCI College public or private?
HCI College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does HCI College cost?
Published tuition: $20,838.
Average net price after aid: $35,425.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $35,184 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $37,650 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $83,352.
How big is HCI College?
Total enrollment: 166 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,285 students.
About 29% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at HCI College?
150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.
First-year retention: 4.9%.
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,149.
64.28% of students receive Pell grants.
What is HCI College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (103 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (48 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is HCI College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 100.00%; net price $35,425. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$20,838
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at HCI College was $20,838.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$35,425
2024 Value
In 2024 HCI College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $35,425.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$141,700 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$35,425 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$83,352 4-Year Tuition
$12,040 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$32,878 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$131,512 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for HCI College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
64.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
30.41% 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 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.
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
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 74.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
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
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for HCI College.
Return on Investment
$24,149 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for HCI College.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 103 completions
2. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 48 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 21 completions
Most popular programs at HCI College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for HCI College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for HCI College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 28.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,903
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,957
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
HCI College is a private for-profit institution located in West Palm Beach, FL, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 166 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (74.1%), Hispanic or Latino (13.2%), White (6.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 64.28% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
West Palm Beach, FL 33409-1042
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, HCI College demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is HCI College located?
HCI College is located in West Palm Beach, FL.
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
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- West Palm Beach, 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.