by our College Data Analytics TeamHill College is a public institution in Hillsboro, Texas enrolling 2,253 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 32%, near the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #2,623 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 51%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Hill College ranks #2,623 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 51%.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Hill College was awarded 3 badges in the 2027 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, Hill College is ranked #2,623 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Hill College also holds the #142 spot on the Best Colleges in Texas ranking.
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The student to faculty ratio at Hill College is about average at 14 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Hill College is 30%. This is lower than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Hill College this rate is 51%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
When it comes to finishing their studies on time, those seeking a bachelor’s degree from Hill College have a four-year graduation rate of 32%. This is comparable to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Hill College.
In the current academic year, there are 2,253 undergraduates at Hill College.
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The typical net cost at Hill College is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,906 | $5,422 | $7,237 | $10,422 | $12,864 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Hill College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Hill College, approximately 17% of students took out student loans averaging $5,624 a year. That adds up to $22,496 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 16.8%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Hill College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Hill College make about $39,572 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. Unfortunately, this is 20% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Hill College make the most money.
Hill College is an public institution situated in Hillsboro, Texas. Hillsboro is a good match for students who enjoy small-town life. Get more details about the location of Hill College.
Contact information for Hill College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 112 Lamar Dr, Hillsboro, TX 76645 |
| Phone: | 2546597500 |
| Website: | www.hillcollege.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 20 majors graduated from Hill College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 884 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 161 | $21,034 |
| Precision Metal Working | 134 | $28,826 |
| Business & Commerce | 70 | NA |
| Cosmetology | 70 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 54 | NA |
| Nursing | 47 | NA |
| Fire Protection | 42 | NA |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 40 | NA |
| Computer Programming | 39 | NA |
2,464 students took at least one online class at Hill College.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Hill College.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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