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Hillsborough Community College, also known as HCC, is a two-year community college located in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1968. It is part of the Florida community college system. The college has several campuses which include Brandon, Dale Mabry, Plant City, Ybor City, and MacDill AFB. The administrative headquarters are located on Davis Islands, near downtown Tampa.
In January 2008, HCC opened its first residence hall, Hawk's Landing, named after the school mascot. HCC is one of a few community colleges that has its own residence hall.
The athletic department of HCC is home to both women’s and men’s sports teams. They participate in several sports such as baseball, basketball, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Some of the notable alumni are Keith Brumbaugh, NBA Basketball prospect, and Geoffrey Giuliano, American author, radio personality, and film actor.
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Campus Location39 Columbia Drive
Tampa, FL 33606
USA
Main Tel: (813) 253-7000
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Hillsborough Community College HighlightsWhere Hillsborough Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, liberal arts, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 2,098 | 40 | | < 1 year certificate | 730 | 27 | | 1-2 year certificate | 108 | 11 | | 2-4 year degree | 68 | 7 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Hillsborough Community College was 22,621 in 2007 (12,487 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,091 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,468 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid: Hillsborough Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 175 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 78 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 9 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (90 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (38 awarded) - Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
- Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (57 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (2 awarded) - Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (12 awarded) - Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (55 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (17 awarded) - Adult Development and Aging
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
HOSPITALITY (8 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded) - Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LAW (27 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (1,558 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (28 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA (1 awarded) - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (14 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (159 awarded) - 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
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (400 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (0 awarded) OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded) - Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (4 awarded) - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded) - Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (509 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (5 awarded) - Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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