Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	56%
On-time graduation rate	16%

Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, HACC 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 Harrisburg Area 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.

Harrisburg Area 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 HACC is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at HACC is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at HACC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,295

Cost of attendance at Harrisburg Area Community College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,818

Cost of attendance at Harrisburg Area 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.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Harrisburg Area Community College received on average $4,168 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.

$4,168

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	435	49%	$4,633	$2,015,418
Other Federal Grant	435	49%	$4,830	$2,101,018
State Grant/Scholarships	242	27%	$1,694	$410,005
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	816	92%	$1,214	$990,307
Total Grant & Scholarships	840	95%	$4,168	$3,501,330

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Harrisburg Area 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 Harrisburg Area Community College students is 15.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 13.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.9%.

15.5%

asian 22.0% 13 students
African American 5.9% 7 students
white 19.4% 159 students
unknown 21.4% 6 students
hispanic 5.8% 12 students
International Students 5.6% 2 students
Mixed Race 10.8% 8 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Harrisburg Area 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

Harrisburg Area 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

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

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