Hillsborough Community College (HCC) is the ninth largest of 28 colleges in Florida's community college system. HCC is a public college district, with five campuses and three centers. HCC offers more than 150 academic programs, including 18 associate's degree programs and more than 100 workforce training programs.
HCC offers healthcare training, as well as training for community fire and police academies. These programs train the majority of the area's first responders to emergencies. HCC runs a "2+2 Program," which is the largest program in Florida that prepares students for successful transfer to the University of South Florida.
History
Hillsborough Community College was founded in 1968 as part of a 28-college system.
Academics
The academic calendar for Hillsborough Community College follows two formats. The college's "regular" classes follow a semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters that run for 16 weeks. There is also a calendar for "weekend" classes, which follows a slightly different timeline involving varied starting and ending dates for many weekend classes.
Colleges and Schools
As a two-year community college, the learning units at Hillsborough Community College are divided into programs of study, rather than into colleges and schools. The programs of study include a College Preparatory Curriculum, programs for the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees. HCC also offers Health Science programs, College Credit Certificates, and Postsecondary Adult Vocational Programs.
Student Life
There is something for everyone at Hillsborough Community College, with more than 100 clubs and organizations to choose from. The college offers everything from the Aquaculture Club and African-American Student Union, to the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or Chess clubs. Emerging Green Builders, Gospel Choir and Hawk Media are some of the other groups that students may wish to participate in. The Student Government Association offers opportunities to for leadership and involvement in student politics.
Student housing is provided on the HCC Dale Mabry Campus at Hawks Landing Student Apartments, offering apartment-style living with access to a swimming pool, workout rooms and many other amenities.
Athletics
The HCC Athletics Department has a mission to develop its student-athletes into well-rounded achievers by supporting their physical, social, psychological, emotional and ethical needs through cooperation with other HCC faculty, staff and families.
The HCC "Hawks" compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
Hillsborough Community College has five campus locations and three satellite locations. It also has a distance learning program, and a corporate training and continuing education division at its Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education (ICCE).
HCC Locations:
- HCC Brandon Campus
- HCC at The Regent (satellite location for Brandon Campus)
- HCC Dale Mabry Campus
- HCC Plant City Campus
- HCC SouthShore
- HCC Ybor City Campus
- HCC MacDill Center
Community Life
The community service programs of Hillsborough Community College work with more than 60 non-profit agencies in Hillsborough County and the region. Students at HCC can help the local communities by participating in volunteer opportunities that help or support animals, arts & culture, the environment, health & medicine, preserving historical sites, assisting with housing, hunger prevention, justice, children and mentoring, people with disabilities, and more.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,400. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $1,900-$2,300
- Out-of-State: $7,700-$9,274
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $100-$120 per unit
- Out-of-State: $380-$460 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 79% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 66% | $5,132 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 72% | $5,511 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Hillsborough Community College may provide services to students like:
- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Day care
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares HCC against community colleges in Florida.
| HCC | Hillsborough County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 24.1% | - | 36.8% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15.7% | - | 12.6% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Hillsborough Community College
- Dental Assistant Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 2003)
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 2003)
- Dietetic Technician Program
- Accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (since 2012)
- Music Program
- Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 2005)
Campus: Dale Mabry
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1990)
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- Radiology Technician Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1974)
- Radiation Therapist Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1982)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Hillsborough Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Aquaculture (A, C)
Architecture
- Architectural Technology (A)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology (A, C)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, C)
- Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management (C)
- Office Management and Supervision (A, C)
- Small Business Management (C)
- Hospitality Administration and Management (A)
- Entrepreneurship (C)
- Bookkeeping (A, C)
- Data Entry Technology (C)
- Operations Management (A)
- Restaurant and Food Services Management (A, C)
Communication Technology
- Communications Technology (C)
- Radio and Television Broadcasting (C)
- Animation (C)
Communications and Journalism
- Multimedia (A, C)
- Broadcast Journalism (C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Programming, Vendor and Product Certification (C)
- Information Technology (A, C)
- System Administration (C)
- Computer Programming (A, C)
- Computer Networking (A, C)
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications (C)
- Web Design (A, C)
- System Networking (C)
- Computer and Information Systems Security (A)
Construction Trades
- Electrician (C)
- Plumber (C)
- Pipefitting and Sprinkler Fitter (C)
- Carpentry (C)
Education
- Education, Teaching Individuals with Hearing Impairments (A)
Engineering Technology
- Cad Drafting (C)
- Telecommunications Technology (C)
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) (C)
- Engineering Technology (A, C)
- Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology (A, C)
- Automation Engineer Technician (C)
- Industrial Production Technologies (C)
- Computer Engineering (A)
- Recycling Technology (C)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care (A)
- Child Care Provider
Health and Clinical Professions
- EMT & Paramedic (A, C)
- Nursing (A)
- Opticianry, Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician (A, C)
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technology (C)
- Radiology Technician (A, C)
- Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling (A)
- Dental Assistant (C)
- Veterinary Assistant (A)
- Nuclear Medicine (A)
- Respiratory Therapy (A)
- Ultrasound Technician (A)
- Health Information and Medical Records Technology (C)
- Dietetic Technician (A)
- Dental Hygienist (A)
- Ophthalmic Technician (C)
- Optometric Technician (A)
- Medical Executive Assistant
- Clinical Social Work
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Auto Mechanic (C)
- Medium and Heavy Vehicle Truck Technology (C)
- Auto Body (C)
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology (C)
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (C)
- Computer Repair Technician
Natural Resources and Conservation
- Environmental Science (A, C)
Personal and Culinary Services
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
- Sheet Metal Technology (C)
Security and Protective Services
- Corrections Officer (C)
- Police Science (C)
- Law and Justice Administration (A, C)
- Fire Science (C)
- Security and Loss Prevention Services (C)
- Forensic Science (C)
- Fire Prevention (A)
- Homeland Security
Visual and Performing Arts
- Digital Arts (C)
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Hillsborough Community College.
- St Petersburg College in Clearwater, FL (16 miles away)
- Pasco - Hernando Community College in New Port Richey, FL (26 miles away)
- State College of Florida Manatee - Sarasota in Bradenton, FL (35 miles away)
- Polk State College in Winter Haven, FL (46 miles away)
- South Florida State College in Avon Park, FL (63 miles away)