Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg Area Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Harrisburg, PA. Harrisburg Area Community College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Harrisburg Area Community College is $9,495 for Pennsylvania residents and $12,472 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 9.40% from last year at HACC.
- Total 12,585 students have enrolled in HACC and, of that, 5,765 students enrolled online exclusively.
- HACC offers 103 programs and 34 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of HACC is 21% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
- Harrisburg Area Community College has 4 branch campuses and you can compare them in branch campuses section below.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Harrisburg Area Community College is $9,495 for Pennsylvania residents and $12,472 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 9.40% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $8,160 | $9,660 |
| 2022 | $8,295 | $9,818 |
| 2023 | $8,565 | $10,148 |
| 2024 | $8,918 | $11,400 |
| 2025 | $9,495 | $12,472 |
Branch Campuses
Harrisburg Area Community College has 4 branch campuses. The following table lists the campuses with contact information and tuition rate.
| Campsus Name | Address | Phone | Web | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA | 717-293-5000 | www.hacc.edu/ | $9,495 / $12,472 |
| Gettysburg | 731 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA | 717-337-3855 | www.hacc.edu/ | $9,495 / $12,472 |
| Lebanon | 735 Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA | 717-270-4222 | www.hacc.edu/ | $9,495 / $12,472 |
| York | 2010 Pennsylvania Ave, York, PA | 717-718-0328 | www.hacc.edu/ | $9,495 / $12,472 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Harrisburg Area Community College offers 105 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 32 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Harrisburg Area Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 66 | 20 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 29 | 7 |
| Total | 105 | 32 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 96 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 28 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 20 |
| Electrician | 19 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 16 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 462 |
| General Studies | 179 |
| Business Administration and Management | 175 |
| Business/Commerce | 68 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 50 |
Student Population
Total 12,585 students have enrolled to Harrisburg Area Community College. By gender, there are 4,269 male and 8,316 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.51 to 1.
Harrisburg Area Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 5,765 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 36 | 12 | 24 |
| Asian | 724 | 278 | 446 |
| Black or African American | 1,309 | 443 | 866 |
| Hispanic | 1,730 | 514 | 1,216 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 1 | 10 |
| White | 7,576 | 2,584 | 4,992 |
| Two or More Races | 526 | 157 | 369 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 403 | 165 | 238 |
| Total | 12,585 | 4,269 | 8,316 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Harrisburg Area Community College is 21% and the transfer-out rate is 23%. The average financial aid amount is $5,186 and 38% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 21% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| Retention Rate | 54% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,186 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 250 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 743 |