Florida's public community college serving 43,000 students across five Hillsborough County campuses.
Hillsborough College offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, along with eight apprenticeship programs in skilled trades including carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, and plumbing. The college houses an Honors Institute and provides online learning options through HC Online. With over 43,000 students, the institution ranked 8th in Florida and 20th nationally in total associate degrees produced as of 2010.
The college operates five campuses throughout Hillsborough County: Brandon, Dale Mabry (the largest), Plant City, Ybor City, and SouthShore in Ruskin. Additional instructional centers serve MacDill Air Force Base and Riverview. The college features over 80 clubs and organizations, a residence hall (Hawk's Landing), dining services, and a tennis center. Athletics compete in NJCAA Division I within the Suncoast Conference, with teams including men's baseball and basketball, and women's basketball, softball, tennis, and volleyball.
The college serves multiple student populations including first-time college students, high school dual enrollment students, transfer students, international students, and returning former students. Specific admissions pathways include Health Science Admissions and options for visiting/transient students. The college offers flexible start classes and maintains articulation agreements to facilitate student transfer.
The college provides career resource centers and job search support services to students. Financial aid and scholarships are available, including the Florida First Responders Scholarship Program. The institution maintains connections with employers through workforce and lifelong learning programs, and offers prior learning assessment options for students with professional experience.