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Harford Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Bel Air, Maryland, Harford Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Harford Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Harford Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Harford Community College is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maryland state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 68% at Harford Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,065

Cost of attendance at Harford Community College in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $9,814
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,302

Cost of attendance at Harford Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $22,808
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 72 of freshman students at Harford Community College received on average $3,386 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,386
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 214 31% $4,538 $971,122
Other Federal Grant 464 67% $2,615 $1,213,568
State Grant/Scholarships 137 20% $2,270 $311,021
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 127 18% $1,272 $161,501
Total Grant & Scholarships 498 72% $3,386 $1,686,090

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Harford Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Harford Community College students is 31.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.7%.

31.6%

  • asian 36.0% 9 students
  • African American 23.4% 26 students
  • white 33.2% 172 students
  • hispanic 26.1% 12 students
  • International Students 63.6% 7 students
  • Mixed Race 29.0% 9 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Harford Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Harford Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training