Hillsborough Community College



General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).


Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $2,347 $2,091 $2,091
Out-state $8,438 $7,468 $7,468
Books and supplies $1,950 $1,950 $1,950
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (On Campus) $6,552 $6,552 $6,552
Other (On Campus) $5,475 $5,475 $5,475
Room and board (Off Campus) $5,964 $5,964 $5,964
Other (Off Campus) $5,475 $5,475 $5,475
Other (Off Campus with Family) $5,475 $5,475 $5,475
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
On Campus $14,374 $14,118 $14,118
Off Campus $13,786 $13,530 $13,530
Off Campus with Family $7,822 $7,566 $7,566
Out-state
On Campus $20,465 $19,495 $19,495
Off Campus $19,877 $18,907 $18,907
Off Campus with Family $13,913 $12,943 $12,943

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 62.00, 38
  • 62%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 57.00,33.00,39.00,7.00
  • Total grants: 57%
    Federal: 33%
    State/Local: 39%
    Institutional: 7%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 3375,3574,1630,1851
  • Total grants: $10,430
    Federal: $3,574
    State/Local: $1,630
    Institutional: $1,851

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 65.00, 35
  • 65%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 45.00, 55
  • 45%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 16.00, 84
  • 16%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 36.00, 64
  • 36%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 23.00, 77
  • 23%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 26.00, 74
  • 26%
  • White:
  • 28.00, 72
  • 28%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 31.00, 69
  • 31%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 36.00, 64
  • 36%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Aquaculture02--
Landscaping and Groundskeeping-1--
Category total-3--

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Accounting and Related Services, Other0---
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping-6--
Business Administration and Management, General507--
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies5---
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary630-
Hospitality Administration/Management, General-2--
Management Information Systems and Services, Other-10-
Management Information Systems, General--0-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General-0--
Operations Management and Supervision-6--
Restaurant/Food Services Management-30-
Category total6128--

Communications technologies/technicians and support services

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician-1--
Category total-1--

Computer and information sciences and support services

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Computer Programming, Specific Applications110--
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst58--
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other1110-
Category total729--

Construction trades

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Carpentry/Carpenter---0
Electrician---46
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter---6
Plumbing Technology/Plumber---4
Category total---56

Education

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments-7--
Category total-7--

Engineering technologies/technicians

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician512--
Biomedical Technology/Technician-3--
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology151--
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General14---
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician030-
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other-5--
Manufacturing Technology/Technician-0--
Category total3424--

Family and consumer sciences/human sciences

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Child Care and Support Services Management-17--
Child Care Provider/Assistant8---
Category total817--

Health professions and related clinical sciences

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1---
Dental Assisting/Assistant--7-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist-12--
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician-17--
Dietitian Assistant-0--
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)2011382-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician--15-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist-293-
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist-16--
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)0245--
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician8272-
Optometric Technician/Assistant-0--
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician-8--
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist-16--
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant-0--
Category total210383109-

Legal professions and studies

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Legal Assistant/Paralegal720--
Category total720--

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies-1644--
Category total-1644--

Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician--16-
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology---4
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician---4
Category total--168

Personal and culinary services

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager-6--
Category total-6--

Precision production

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking---2
Category total---2

Security and protective services

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Corrections69---
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration-28--
Criminal Justice/Police Science84---
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician-2--
Fire Science/Fire-fighting209---
Forensic Science and Technology8---
Security and Loss Prevention Services110---
Category total48030--

Visual and performing arts

Program<1 year CertificateAssociate1 to <2 year Certificate2 to <4 year Certificate
Cinematography and Film/Video Production01--
Category total-1--
Grand total807219312566

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

NJCAA Division I Men Women
Baseball 26 -
Basketball 15 15
Softball - 24
Tennis - 7
Volleyball - 13

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges1971-01-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation2003-01-31-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation2003-08-01-Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation2005-11-01-Accredited