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Public, 4-Year
Tampa, FL

Hillsborough Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in FL. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$2,506

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

33.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$40,782

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Hillsborough Community College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Tampa, FL. With a competitive tuition profile of $2,506, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 33.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$10,024

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$10,782

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$97,796

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$205,616

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 33%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Hillsborough Community College is $9,762.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
59.2%
40.8%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Hispanic
38.7%
White
30.8%
Black
17.5%
Two or more
4.8%
Asian
3.5%
Unknown
2.5%
International
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

12

Burglary

3

Theft

0

Assault

4

Robbery

3

Rape

2

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$2,506

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$4,905
$30k - $48k$6,660
$48k - $75k$5,485
$75k+$10,168

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$9,762
Pell Grant Recipients41.6%
Using Federal Loans42.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment33.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$6,394
Pell Grant Recipients43.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

33.2%

In-State Cost

$2,506

Age 25+ Students

29.0%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 2

Working at 6yr

9,581 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Tampa (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Tampa (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.