Head Coach
Swede Trenkle
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About Hill College Basketball
The gym falls quiet when Swede Trenkle walks in, not because of silence, but because everyone in the room knows what's about to happen. For years, Hill College basketball has been built on that kind of earned respect, the kind that comes from consistently developing players who move on to four-year programs and make real impacts. In the heart of Texas, this NJCAA program competes in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference with the mindset of a program that understands its role: take talented players, polish their skills, strengthen their basketball IQ, and send them forward. That's not accident. It's the product of coaching that prioritizes fundamentals over flash and player development over quick wins. Trenkle's approach has shaped a pipeline where junior college basketball becomes a launchpad, not a consolation prize. Hill College players learn how to compete at a higher level, how to handle pressure situations, and how to maximize their potential in a setting that values progression. The program thrives on culture, the kind built by players who care about their teammates and understand that growth happens in the details. For someone considering the junior college route, Hill offers clarity: a program that has consistently prepared players for the next level and a coaching staff committed to your development as both an athlete and a student. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$5,802/yr
Grad rate
33%
Enrollment
2,253
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $5,802 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $3,049 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $3,117 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $3,220 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $8,054 / year
- $110,001+
- $11,431 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,253
- Average net price
- $5,802 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $3,570 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $3,570 / year
- Graduation rate
- 33%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Western Junior College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Blinn College
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Location Brenham, TX | Enrollment 15,535 | Avg. net price $9,773 |
Clarendon College
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Location Clarendon, TX | Enrollment 1,520 | Avg. net price $7,240 |
Frank Phillips College
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Location Borger, TX | Enrollment 623 | Avg. net price $13,338 |
Hill College
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Location Hillsboro, TX | Enrollment 2,253 | Avg. net price $5,802 |
Howard College
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Location Kerrville, TX | Enrollment 1,611 | Avg. net price $3,019 |
McLennan Community College
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Location Waco, TX | Enrollment 5,668 | Avg. net price $5,887 |
Midland College
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Location Midland, TX | Enrollment 5,542 | Avg. net price $4,224 |
New Mexico Junior College
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Location Hobbs, NM | Enrollment 2,175 | Avg. net price $5,665 |
New Mexico Military Institute
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Location Roswell, NM | Enrollment 331 | Avg. net price $3,981 |
Odessa College
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Location Gardendale, TX | Enrollment 4,654 | Avg. net price $5,895 |
Ranger College
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Location Ranger, TX | Enrollment 971 | Avg. net price $7,922 |
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South Plains College
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Location Levelland, TX | Enrollment 6,005 | Avg. net price $8,697 |
Temple College
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Location Brownsville, TX | Enrollment 3,178 | Avg. net price $4,922 |
Weatherford College
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Location Mineral Wells, TX | Enrollment 5,094 | Avg. net price $9,654 |
Western Texas College
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Location Snyder, TX | Enrollment 599 | Avg. net price $3,101 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hill College JUCO?
Yes, Hill College is a JUCO program in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Hill College men's basketball.
What conference is Hill College in?
Hill College competes in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Hill College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $5,802 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Hill College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,253 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Hill College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Your Eligibility for Hill College Starts Today
Eligibility problems discovered late cost players their best opportunities. FCP's academic support team works proactively to ensure every player is cleared before JUCO coaches ask the question, so when Hill College's staff is interested, the answer is ready.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.