Hillsborough Community College
Hillsborough Community College (HCC) is a two-year community college that is located in Tampa, Florida. HCC is a school that currently serves over 43,000 students, making it one of the largest two-year schools in the entire area. It was originally established in 1968 and it has proven to be a very successful school ever since. Students have access to a variety of different associate’s degree programs and certificate opportunities when attending this institution. Credits at this school are transferable to major universities as well, making the school a good option for those who wish to further their education to obtain bachelor’s degrees down the line.
The nursing program is very well received as many students sign up for nursing courses every single year. HCC offers nursing opportunities that teach nursing students everything that they need to know to have success in the field. Students can pursue becoming RNs or they can take LPN-to-RN courses. Graduates of the associate’s degree program who qualify can also transfer their credits to the University of South Florida to pursue the BSN program. This is a very thorough program that provides students with the best possible nursing education in the area.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students27,626 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio24:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate63% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 32 | 188 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 78 miles radius of Hillsborough Community College
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Brewster Technical College
2 miles away |
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Erwin Technical College
4 miles away |
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Fortis College - Tampa
7 miles away |
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Center for Allied Health and Nursing Education - Tampa
8 miles away |
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Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg
18 miles away |
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Manatee Technical College
34 miles away |
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Withlacoochee Technical College
63 miles away |
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Charlotte Technical College
67 miles away |
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Technical Education Center-Osceola
72 miles away |
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Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus
78 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Eastern Florida State College
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Broward College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Chipola College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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College of Central Florida
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Daytona State College
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Florida SouthWestern State College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Florida Gateway College
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Florida Keys Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Florida State College at Jacksonville
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Gulf Coast State College
offers 5 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1971 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 04/01/1990 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $104/credit | |
| In State Students | $104/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $380/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,680 | $4,680 | $17,100 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,280 | $7,280 | $26,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $47,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 76% of Hillsborough Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 57% | $4,530 |
| Other Federal Grant | 4% | $664 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $1,022 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 11% | $2,222 |
| Federal Student Loans | 67% | $5,356 |
| Private Loans | -- | $6,963 |
$4,845
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,388 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,818 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,672 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,446 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
27,626
Undergrads
0
Graduates
15,929
Women
11,697
Men
39%
Full-time
61%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
36% |
|
Hispanic |
31% |
|
Black/African American |
17% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
