Hillsborough Community College Ybor City Campus

Founded in 1968, HCC is currently the fifth largest community college in Florida’s State College System, serving more than 42,000 students each year at its five campuses, three centers and online platform. HCC offers more than 200 academic options including the associate in art and associate in science degrees, college credit certificates, postsecondary adult vocational certificates, advanced technical diplomas and certificates, as well as continuing education and lifelong learning courses. The College has an annual budget of over $135 million and employs more than 2,200. Over 84 percent of HCC graduates stay in the local community, and together, HCC and its former students contribute more than $1.3 billion in added income and economic impact to Hillsborough County.

The Hillsborough Community College District includes five campuses, each with a unique identity reflective of the communities it serves, in addition to three academic centers. It is our priority to provide our students with engaging academic and campus life—including a wide array of support services, clubs, activities, service learning, and athletics programs—that helps foster a more well rounded, engaged college experience for our students.

HCC is proud to serve as the primary feeder for recent graduates of the School District of Hillsborough County. Through our associate in arts programs, we are the largest state college feeder to the University of South Florida. HCC also has a longstanding tradition of responsiveness to meeting the needs of business and industry through our workforce degree and certificate programs. Additionally, HCC's Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education provides customized training solutions to help strengthen the competitiveness of the local workforce.

HCC also offers developmental education and English as a Second Language for those not yet prepared for the rigors of college-level work. To complement our academic programming and promote greater student academic success, the College provides a full array of academic support and learning resource services. In addition, HCC provides a well-rounded college experience for our students. We have hundreds of student clubs and activities throughout the year, as well as highly competitive athletic teams. HCC also offers student housing at the Hawks Landing apartment complex and provides childcare on two of our campuses. 

Notables

• Highest Student Satisfaction - 94% of enrolled student survey respondents reported satisfaction with their education at HCC.
• Highest Graduate Satisfaction - 94% of graduate survey respondents would recommend HCC to a friend.
• Students completing apprenticeship programs experience a 100% placement rate
• Approximately 95% of our full-time faculty members hold advanced degrees.
• Fire Academy was selected as the 2021 Fire Training Center of the Year by the Florida Fire Training Directors Association.
• Lady Hawks Tennis team won the state championship and fnished runner-up at nationals in 2021.
• Over 1,200 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED by the HCC Foundation in 2021. 

On-Campus Housing

• Choosing a place to live is one of the most important decisions you will make before beginning your studies at HCC, but it does not have to be the toughest one. Come join nearly 400 American and international students who call Hawks Landing home!
• To learn more about available floorplans and rates, and to reserve your space, visit Hawks Landing . Rooms fill up quickly for the Fall term, so apply today!
• To apply for Hawks Landing, you must be admitted as a student to HCC and be at least 17 years of age. Housing will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
• The lease for a one-bedroom/one-bathroom unit in a four bed/four bath student apartment currently starts at $665 per month. You will be required to sign a one-year lease contract. The first payment generally must be paid by cashier's check or money order and includes the monthly lease payment, a $99 application fee and a small utility fee. Rent is paid on a monthly basis.

Off-Campus Housing

• HCC does not have a housing office and does not recommend, endorse or assumes any responsibility for any housing arrangements made by students.
• You may have to arrange temporary housing at a hotel near the Tampa airport and Dale Mabry Campus before you are able to move into Hawks Landing or while you are searching for a more permanent home.
• Remember to report your new address to your International Student Advisor within 10 days of the move-in date. Federal regulations require all F-1 students to report address changes within 10 days of receiving the change.

Campus participation is encouraged through a variety of activities and organisational events. Students can meet, connect, and network with students from various campuses and universities, forming friendships while learning about their talents and developing and honing leadership abilities. The campus is home to several amenities like art galleries, bookstore, cafeteria, child development centre, computer labs, cyber café, dance studio, fitness centre, food pantry, science labs, student activities centre, student lounge, along with student support services related to academic advising, internships, learning resource centre, veteran services and more.

Some well-known alumni include Geoffrey Giuliano (radio broadcaster and Beatles historian), Hulk Hogan aka Terry Bollea (professional wrestler), Othello Hunter (basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League), and Jeffrey Webb (former FIFA vice president).