Hill College accepts as its mission the task of providing high quality comprehensive educational programs and services. The college strives to enhance the educational, cultural, and economic development of its service area and to assist both individuals and the community to prepare for a more productive life.
School Highlights
Hill College serves 4,158 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 4,158 students
In-state tuition: $2,840
Out-state tuition: $3,240
Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Minority enrollment: 52%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,840 is less than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,240 is less than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
On March 3, 1962, through the efforts of the media, local civic
groups, and many others, a bond issue was passed for the purpose of
building a new campus. The college opened for business in September
of 1962 under a new name, Hill Junior College. The new college
district was expanded by the voluntary annexation of five Hill
County school districts other than the original Hillsboro school
district. The district now included Hillsboro, Abbott, Bynum,
Covington, Itasca, and Whitney. In 1974, the college opened an
extension center in Cleburne, Texas, located in Johnson County. The
Johnson County Campus now includes six buildings on 32 acres of
land and has more than 1,000 students enrolled in both day and
night classes. In 1997 and 1998, the citizens of Alvarado,
Cleburne, Godley, Grandview, Joshua, Keene, Rio Vista, and Venus
approved a local maintenance and operation tax for the purpose of
supporting the campus of Hill College in Johnson County. The
college dropped 'junior' from its name in 1985 and became Hill
College. The college campuses are located at Hillsboro, Cleburne,
Glen Rose, Clifton, and a Virtual Campus accessible anywhere. Hill
College campus area includes 73.8 acres of land located just east
of the City of Hillsboro on a hill overlooking I 35 and the 35 acre
Hill College Reunion Grounds. Following its relocation to this site
in 1962, the student population has continued to grow, and the
college has expanded its facilities in order to meet the needs of
the community and its students. Twenty permanent buildings have
been erected on the main campus with over 250,000 square feet of
space. Hill College offers the Associate in Arts Degree, the
Associate in Applied Science Degree, Certificate of Technology, and
Certificate of Completion. Hill College is accredited by the
commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools to award associate degrees.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hill College cost?
Hill College's tuition is approximately $2,840 for In-State students and $3,240 for Out-State students.
What is Hill College's ranking?
Hill College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition.
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 4,158 students
In-state tuition: $2,840
Out-state tuition: $3,240
Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
Minority enrollment: 52%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,345 per year for in-state students and $5,806 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,749 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
