Hill College

112 Lamar Dr
Hillsboro, TX 76645
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • 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)

Top Rankings

Hill College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Affordability

School Overview

The teacher population of 140 teachers has declined by 48% over five years.
Hill College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1923
Total Faculty
140 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Student Body

The student population of Hill College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Hill College diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,158 students
4,254 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
34:1

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Students
944 students
902 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
3,214 students
3,352 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,158 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
944 students
869 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,214 students
3,370 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
288 students
251 students

Showing 2010–2021. View full 15-year historical data

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
29%
47%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
6%
13%

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% White
48%
25%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
11%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
54%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$42,778
$42,382

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

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.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,840
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,240
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,630

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

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)

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Did You Know?

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.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Texas is Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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