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Hillsborough College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate24%

Hillsborough’s 24% acceptance rate means you should treat the admitted-student SAT or ACT range as a planning target, not a guess. If your score lands in the upper half of that range, submitting it can add useful evidence; if not, use the test-optional policy and put more weight on grades and coursework.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Hillsborough College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Hillsborough College enrolls 21,483 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Hillsborough has a sizable undergraduate community, with a 23:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Its city location and enrollment size shape the overall campus profile for prospective students.

Location

Tampa, FL

Undergrad Enrollment21,483

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio23:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Hillsborough College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Hillsborough, take your first test by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and a fall senior-year date for retakes and possible superscoring. Hillsborough does not offer ED or EA, and the April 15 financial aid priority deadline and listed scholarships do not require SAT or ACT scores.

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What you'll actually pay

At Hillsborough, in-state tuition is $2,414, while out-of-state tuition is $9,660. To be considered for financial aid, submit the FAFSA by the April 15 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$2,414

Out-of-State Tuition$9,660

Room and Board$12,780

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at Hillsborough is $9,660, compared with $2,414 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $12,780, so students living on campus should budget well beyond tuition alone. Actual costs will vary based on living arrangements, fees, books, and any need-based aid a student receives.