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Hill College, also known as HC, is a comprehensive, community college located in Lamar Hillsboro, Texas, United States. The college aims to provide high quality, comprehensive, educational programs to citizens of Hill, Bosque, Johnson, Somervell, and Hood Counties. Hill college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Hill College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. The college competes in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference (NTJCAC), as a member of the NJCAA Region V. HC's rodeo team is a member of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA). The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations that are based on the diverse interests of the students.
Hill is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Hillsboro, TX. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Hill top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study security and law enforcement, beauty and cosmetology, and production trades.
Hill maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Hill offers classes to 3,556 students (1,901 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.
More complete details are provided below.
Hill College
112 Lamar Dr
Hillsboro, TX 76645
General Phone: (254) 582-2555
http://www.hillcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 135 | general studies, foreign language and literature, history, speech and rhetoric, sociology, political science, English, economics |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 71 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, pre-nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 48 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice, corrections, security and loss prevention |
| Production Trades | 39 | welding |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 29 | cosmetology, facial treatment, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Mechanics and Repair | 28 | automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, HVAC, industrial mechanics, autobody repair |
| Business and Management | 17 | business management, accounting, business |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | child care management, family and consumer science |
| Office and Administration | 11 | administrative assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | behavioral sciences, physical therapy, psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer programming, computer and info science, network management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 4 | pharmacy tech, pre-pharmacy |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Education and Teaching | 4 | secondary teaching, teacher aide, elementary school teaching, special ed |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | construction engineering tech, drafting |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Science | 0 | biology, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agriculture, agricultural management |
| Architecture and Planning | 0 | architecture |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Hill in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 219 | 62 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 155 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 46 | 19 |
In 2007-2008, Hill had a total enrollment of 3,556 students (1,901 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 23% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
Hill offers campus housing for 306 of its 1,901 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hillsboro, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,100 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,500 |
| Room and board | $ 3,500 |
| Room charge | $ 700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,194 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,158 |
Financial Aid:
Hill participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 357300)
Hill has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 3 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 49 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 14 | $49,920 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 14 | $49,920 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 28 | $43,938 | 35 | $40,216 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $43,938 | 35 | $40,216 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 47 | 76 | 123 |
| Basketball | 18 | 17 | 35 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 59 | 59 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pre-Nursing Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hill Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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