C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Hillsborough Community College

4-Year Public

📍 Tampa, Florida 33606

🌐 https://www.hccfl.edu/

Outcomes

52/100

Affordability

71/100

Resources

C+

55/100

Experience

70/100

Prestige

35/100

Quick Stats

20,004

Total Enrollment

33%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

23.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,387

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Hillsborough Community College ▼

14% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 2,801 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value

$865,402

Avg Monthly Rent

$2,355

1-Year Change

-1.1%

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For parents & investors

The Hillsborough Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $865,402
Avg rent near campus: $2,355/mo — vs ~$800/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33605 (5.6% cap, Tampa)

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🏆 Where Hillsborough Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇

Radiologist Assistant

of 1 schools

🥇

Security and Loss Prevention Services

of 8 schools

🥇

Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician

of 1 schools

🥇

Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician

of 4 schools

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

of 100 schools

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

of 100 schools

#11

Network and System Administration/Administrator

of 45 schools

#13

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

of 100 schools

#23

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

of 100 schools

#29

Computer Programming/Programmer, General

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,925	$7,721
Room	$7,200
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$18,208	$24,813

Financial Aid

72%

Receive Any Aid

51%

Receive Pell Grants

49%

Take Out Loans

$4,387

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$4,905
$30,001 - $48,000	$6,660
$48,001 - $75,000	$5,485
$75,001 - $110,000	$10,168
$110,001+	$10,168

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2,444 grads/yr Radiologist Assistant 1,429 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 425 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 277 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 270 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 105 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 103 grads/yr Security and Loss Prevention Services 76 grads/yr Information Technology 71 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 70 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 61 grads/yr Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology/Technician 56 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 54 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 51 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 48 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 48 grads/yr Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 42 grads/yr Electrician 38 grads/yr Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 37 grads/yr Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 36 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Hillsborough Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Health technologists and technicians, all other

$49k/yr 178,800 jobs

Healthcare support workers, all other

$46k/yr 109,700 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Paramedics

$58k/yr 101,900 jobs

Emergency medical technicians

$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Student Demographics

20,004

Total Students

59%

Women

70%

Traditional Age (18-24)

14%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 31%

Hispanic 39%

Black 18%

Asian 4%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 14%

With Family 86%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,801 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 27%

Hybrid (Some Online) 32%

Fully Online 41%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 70%

25-64 (Adult) 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Hillsborough Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Hillsborough Community College?

Tuition at Hillsborough Community College is $1,925 for in-state students and $7,721 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,387.

What is the graduation rate at Hillsborough Community College?

The graduation rate at Hillsborough Community College is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Hillsborough Community College a good school?

Hillsborough Community College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Hillsborough Community College?

Hillsborough Community College has a total enrollment of 20,004 students.

Is there rental demand near Hillsborough Community College?

Yes! Approximately 14% of students at Hillsborough Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,801 students who need rental housing near campus.

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