by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview covers the essential stats on Hill College, including its rankings, majors, diversity, and more.
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 15 badges in the 2026 rankings.
Hill College is ranked #2,393 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Hill College is also ranked #128 on the Best Colleges in Texas list.
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 31%. 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 55%, 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 28%. 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 2,269 undergraduates at Hill College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Hill College.
The typical net cost at Hill College is $16,772. 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.### Net Price by Income Group for Hill College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4,058 | $4,734 | $7,270 | $11,111 | $11,288 |
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.
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 21 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 | 759 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 172 | $21,034 |
| Precision Metal Working | 137 | $28,467 |
| Business & Commerce | 61 | NA |
| Cosmetology | 55 | NA |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 35 | NA |
| Nursing | 31 | NA |
| Fire Protection | 25 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 24 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 22 | NA |
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.
2,464 students took at least one online class at Hill College.
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.
References
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