Harrisburg, PA · Public · 2-year
Harrisburg Area Community College is a public two-year college in Harrisburg, PA, enrolling about 9,533 students.
Like most community colleges, it does not report an acceptance rate — admission is typically open.
On average, students who receive financial aid pay $10,627 per year after grants and scholarships, against a full cost of attendance of $15,775.
21% of students complete their degree within three years.
The student-to-faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Ten years after starting, former students earn a median of $45,834 a year — across everyone who enrolled, not only graduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Official site: Harrisburg Area Community College.
Tuition is the published rate before any aid, and before housing, food and books. Total cost of attendance adds those. Average net price is what students who received federal aid actually paid, and is usually far lower than tuition alone.
Broad program areas where this school awards degrees — not a course catalog. Check the school's site for specific majors.
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|---|---|---|
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