Key Facts

Among the nation’s more than 1,200 two-year community colleges, HCC ranks:

• 10th in the number of associate degrees in all disciplines.
• 21st in the number of degrees awarded to minority students.
• 25th in the number of associate degrees awarded to African-American students.
• 21st in the number of associate degrees awarded to Hispanic students.
• 15th in the number of nursing degrees awarded.

Entry Requirements

Proof of English language or proficiency by meeting one of the following conditions:

• A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based or 500 or higher on the paperbased TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language);
• An overall band score of 5.5 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System);
• A score of 4.0 higher on the iTEP (International Test of English Proficiency);
• Successful completion of Kaplan High-Intermediate Level;
• Successful completion of the highest level of an accredited English language program, including INTO USF (Level 5) and English Language Centers (ESL Level 109);
• Graduation from a U.S. high school with a standard high school diploma after having attended the entire senior year;
• Or an official transcript proving successful completion of ENC 1101 at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

Student population

• Total Students: 44,419
• International Student: 3,568

Tuition & Fees

• Tuition & Fees: $9,110
• Books: $660
• Room & Board: $8,784
• Transportation: $1,056
• Personal: $972

Total 9 month Budget: $23,270

Scholarship

Available for International Students