Outcomes at HACC
Graduation Rate
20.74%
Transfer-out Rate
23.06%
Retention Rate
54.00%
The graduation rate at Harrisburg Area Community College is 20.74% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 179 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 863 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 44.33%.
The transfer-out rate is 23.06% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 54% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Harrisburg Area Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Harrisburg Area Community College. 179 students have completed and 199 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 106 students still enrolled and 379 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 863 | 358 | 505 |
| Completers | 179 (20.74%) | 80 (22.35%) | 99 (19.60%) |
| Transfer-out | 199 (23.06%) | 82 (22.91%) | 117 (23.17%) |
| Still Enrolled | 106 (12.28%) | 36 (10.06%) | 70 (13.86%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 379 (43.92%) | 160 (44.69%) | 219 (43.37%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 14 students have completed in 2 years and additional 30 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 179 (20.74%) |
80 (22.35%) |
99 (19.60%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 30 (3.48%) |
18 (5.03%) |
12 (2.38%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 149 (17.27%) |
62 (17.32%) |
87 (17.23%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 73 (8.46%) |
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| 100% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 14 (1.62%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 59 (6.84%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20.74% (179/863) | 22.35% (80/358) | 19.60% (99/505) |
| Asian | 6.00% (3/50) | 8.00% (2/25) | 4.00% (1/25) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 11.84% (9/76) | 8.11% (3/37) | 15.38% (6/39) |
| Hispanic | 16.56% (25/151) | 21.15% (11/52) | 14.14% (14/99) |
| White | 25.95% (130/501) | 26.94% (59/219) | 25.18% (71/282) |
| Two or More Race | 6.67% (3/45) | 16.67% (2/12) | 3.03% (1/33) |
| Unknown | 25.00% (5/20) | 20.00% (1/5) | 26.67% (4/15) |