Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA · Public two-year · City: Small
12,880undergraduates
$9,904average net price per year
21%finish in 3 years
59%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
73 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (16)
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist Associate (24 awarded)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Associate (14 awarded)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (13 awarded)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist Associate (23 awarded)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate (13 awarded)
- Health and Wellness, General Associate (4 awarded)
- Health Services Administration Associate (19 awarded)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Associate (23 awarded)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Associate (28 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (1-2 years) (88 awarded)
- Medical Informatics Associate (4 awarded)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant Certificate (1-2 years) (59 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (18 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (465 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate (7 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Associate (14 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (8)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
- Auctioneering Certificate (under 1 year) (15 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (142 awarded)
- Business/Commerce, General Associate (80 awarded)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General Associate (1 awarded)
- Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management Associate (7 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- General Studies Associate (149 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (17 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (6)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Associate (29 awarded)
- Computer Science Associate (13 awarded)
- Computer Support Specialist Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded), Associate (29 awarded)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (16 awarded)
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (11 awarded)
Education (2)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (73 awarded)
- Secondary Education and Teaching Associate (5 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (3)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Associate (52 awarded)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science Associate (8 awarded)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting Associate (6 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (5)
- Design and Visual Communications, General Associate (20 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Associate (8 awarded)
- Graphic Design Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded), Associate (11 awarded)
- Music Management Associate (6 awarded)
- Photography Associate (4 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (2)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (10 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (12 awarded), Associate (10 awarded)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (14 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
Social sciences (3)
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (2 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Associate (8 awarded)
- Social Sciences, General Associate (36 awarded)
Precision production (1)
- Welding Technology/Welder Certificate (under 1 year) (17 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (27 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (2)
- Human Services, General Associate (16 awarded)
- Social Work Associate (28 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Associate (42 awarded)
Engineering (3)
- Engineering, General Associate (22 awarded)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
- Structural Engineering Associate (4 awarded)
Construction trades (1)
- Electrician Certificate (1-2 years) (24 awarded), Associate (13 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (5)
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (6 awarded)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (6 awarded)
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other Associate (1 awarded)
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician Associate (8 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Associate (22 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded), Associate (14 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (2)
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training Certificate (1-2 years) (1 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Associate (12 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Associate (12 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Adult Development and Aging Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded), Associate (4 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Science Associate (11 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (1)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (10 awarded)
Physical sciences (2)
- Chemistry, General Associate (4 awarded)
- Physical Sciences, General Associate (2 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Associate (2 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Philosophy Associate (1 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-district
- $7,373
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $8,918
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $11,400
- Books and supplies
- $1,946
- Total cost living at home
- $16,673
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $10,289 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $10,375 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $12,528 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $16,143 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,636 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 73%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 55%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $6,425
- Got a grant from the college
- 3%
- Average grant from the college
- $1,367
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 33%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 43%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,275
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 6%
- Finished in 3 years
- 21%
- Finished in 4 years
- 21%
- Transferred to another college
- 23%
- Came back for year two
- 59%
| Pell grant students | 17% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 22% |
| Neither | 24% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 541 | 21% |
| Men | 345 | 19% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| Asian | 41 | 22% |
| Black | 70 | 17% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| White | 549 | 23% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 10% |
| Race unknown | 30 | 27% |
| International | 19 | 26% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 1,850 | 25% | 29% |
| Started here, part-time | 2,452 | 15% | 23% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 850 | 26% | 43% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 1,594 | 21% | 40% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 12,880
- Undergraduates
- 12,880
- Full-time undergraduates
- 3,477
- Part-time undergraduates
- 9,403
- Students per faculty member
- 13 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 98%
- From out of state
- 1%
- From other countries
- 1%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 31%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 47%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 10%
| Women | 66% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 62% |
| Two or more races | 4% |
| Race unknown | 3% |
| International | 2% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 1 HACC Dr., Harrisburg, PA, 17110-2999
- County
- Dauphin County
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NJCAA
- Offers
- Study abroad, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.