Hopkinsville Community College, located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, serves the residents of western Kentucky and northern Tennessee. The school offers a quality 2 year education for transfer as well as vocational programs for more career inclined individuals. HCC is one of the 16 schools that comprise the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). HCC prides itself on the quality of education its faculty provides students year after year.
Academics
Hopkinsville Community College offers 21 programs that will provide graduates with an associate's degree, certificate or diploma. Some programs are designed for transfer to a four year institution while others offer technical or vocational training for immediate placement in the work force.
Programs offered include:
- Automotive Technology
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Human Services
- Information Technology
- Welding Technology
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at Hopkinsville Community College must supply high school transcripts or GED test scores along with their ACT, SAT or COMPASS test scores. Transfer students must supply high school transcripts or GED test scores along with transcripts from their previous college.
Financial aid is available to qualifying students. Students requiring financial aid assistance should visit the financial aid office in order to determine eligibility. Financial aid awards may be denied if a student does not maintain satisfactory academic progress. Information on SAP guidelines are available online.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,800. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range:
- State Residents: $3,500-$4,200
- Out-of-State: $12,000-$14,830
- Charges for part-time students are:
- In-State: $150-$180 per unit
- Out-of-State: $520-$620 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 | 96% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 87% | $4,340 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 21% | $4,829 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Hopkinsville Community College may offer services to students like:
- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for Hopkinsville Community College, versus those community colleges in Kentucky, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.
| Hopkinsville Community College | Christian County | Kentucky | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 19.4% | - | 24.2% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19.4% | - | 13.1% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- 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 2000)
- See a list of all associate's degree in nursing (ADN) programs in Kentucky
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 Hopkinsville 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
- Agricultural Production Operations (A, C)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, C)
- Executive Assistant (A, C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer (A, C)
Construction Trades
- Electrician (C)
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
- Engineering Technology
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care Provider (A, C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Nursing (A)
- Medical Executive Assistant (A, C)
- Medical Lab Technician (C)
- Pharmacy Technician (C)
- Health Services (A)
- Nursing Assistant (C)
- Cardiovascular Technologist
- EMT & Paramedic
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Precision Production
- Machine Shop Technology (C)
- Welding (C)
Public Administration and Social Services
Security and Protective Services
Transportation and Materials Moving
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Hopkinsville Community College.
- Madisonville Community College in Madisonville, KY (33 miles away)
- Owensboro Community and Technical College in Owensboro, KY (62 miles away)
- Henderson Community College in Henderson, KY (64 miles away)
- West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah, KY (66 miles away)
- Columbia State Community College in Columbia, TN (90 miles away)