Hillsborough Community College (HCC) is a public state college serving Tampa and Hillsborough County, Florida, with campuses in Tampa (Dale Mabry and Ybor City), Brandon, Plant City, and SouthShore. Founded in 1968, HCC enrolls approximately 20,000 students and is one of the largest institutions in the Florida College System. The college offers associate degrees, select bachelor's degrees in applied fields, and workforce certificates spanning healthcare, technology, business, education, and public safety. HCC is particularly noted for its highly competitive and respected nursing program, which consistently produces graduates with strong licensing exam pass rates and employment outcomes in the Tampa Bay region's robust healthcare sector. The college maintains a Center for International Education that serves students from over 86 countries, offering F-1 visa advising, ESL instruction, and cultural programming. HCC's Hawks athletics program competes in the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with strong baseball, softball, and soccer programs. Tampa Bay's position as one of Florida's fastest-growing metropolitan areas provides HCC students with excellent internship and career opportunities in healthcare, finance, technology, and tourism. The college maintains active transfer agreements with the University of South Florida, University of Tampa, and other regional universities, enabling seamless pathways to bachelor's degree completion. With campuses spread across Hillsborough County, HCC provides convenient access to affordable, high-quality education for the diverse communities of the greater Tampa Bay area.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$9500
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $9,111
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
