Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PA · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Area Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Harrisburg, PA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 9,533 students. 21% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,007.

Open

Acceptance

$14,471

Net price

9,533

Enrollment

21%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,471

Average net price

$6,975

In-state tuition

$12,472

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,950

Books & supplies

$18,369

Total cost of attendance

33%

Students receiving Pell grants

30%

Students with federal loans

$17,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,685

$30–48K

$12,788

$48–75K

$14,644

$75–110K

$16,995

$110K+

$18,290

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing39.3%

Business12.5%

Computer Science8.0%

Humanities7.6%

Mechanic & Repair Tech3.6%

Education3.2%

Engineering Tech2.9%

Social Sciences2.4%

Criminal Justice2.4%

Psychology2.3%

After Graduation

$42,007

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,499

Median earnings (6 yrs)

21%

Graduation rate

54%

Retention rate

69%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,982

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

9,533

Total enrollment

68%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

49%

First-generation

Gender balance

67% women

33% men

Race & ethnicity

White

56%

Hispanic

15%

Black

12%

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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