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Hillsborough Community College is a public 2-year college with 5 campuses throughout Florida. The locations of the university campuses include MacDill AFB, Ybor City, Plant City, Dale Mabry and Brandon. HCC offers enrollment to more than 40,000 students, and was established in 1968. The university offers:
The university has men’s volleyball, tennis, softball and basketball teams, and women’s basketball and softball teams. American author Geoffrey Giuliano graduated from HCC.
Hillsborough Community College is in a large city, in Tampa, Florida. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Hillsborough Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include security and law enforcement and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Hillsborough Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Hillsborough Community College, in 2005, had 21,377 students (11,717 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Hillsborough Community College, a public, comprehensive institution of higher education, empowers students to excel through its superior teaching and service in an innovative learning environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Hillsborough Community College
39 Columbia Drive
Tampa, FL 33606
General Phone: (813) 253-7000
Admissions Phone: (813) 253-7004
Financial Aid Phone: (813) 253-7159
http://www.hccfl.edu
Hillsborough Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,411 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 626 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 616 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, corrections, security and loss prevention, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech, security and protective services |
| Medical Support And Technology | 147 | radiation therapist, opticianry, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech, nuclear medical tech, dental hygienist, mental health services tech, dental assistant, ... |
| Construction Trades | 84 | electrician, plumbing, pipefitting, carpentry |
| Business And Management | 81 | business management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship, management information systems, accounting and related services, operations management, MIS, finance, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 69 | computer systems tech, drafting, architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, environmental control tech, biomedical tech, manufacturing tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 52 | computer applications programming, systems analyst, computer services management |
| Law | 15 | legal assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | community health services |
| Office And Administration | 11 | executive secretary |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 9 | cinematography |
| Hospitality | 8 | hospitality management, restaurant and food services management |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical records tech |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | education of hearing impaired, teacher education |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | child care management, child care provider |
| Production Trades | 5 | sheet metal tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 4 | restaurant and catering management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 4 | aquaculture |
| Media | 2 | radio and TV tech, communication and journalism |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 1 | ornamental horticulture |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | communications install and repair, HVAC, autobody repair |
| Architecture And Planning | 1 | interior architecture |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Hillsborough Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,937 | 41 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1,044 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 198 | 17 |
In 2005, Hillsborough Community College had a total enrollment of 21,377 students (11,717 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 19% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tampa, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (813) 253-7004
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,983 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,231 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid:
Hillsborough Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 787000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (813) 253-7159
Hillsborough Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 84 | 72 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 26 | $59,627 | 20 | $58,034 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $54,953 | 4 | $51,210 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $48,059 | 17 | $51,443 |
| Instructor | academic year | 54 | $43,009 | 72 | $42,460 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 8 | $39,809 | 13 | $39,819 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 117 | $48,206 | 126 | $46,149 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 40 | 72 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 29 | 38 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
PRODUCTION TRADES
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hillsborough Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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