Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003273
- Phone: (610) 525-4100
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
80%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
60FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,542Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Harrisburg Area Community College – Harrisburg
750 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) is one of six community colleges in Central Pennsylvania's Community College District. The other campuses in the district include locations in Gettysburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York. The HACC also has a Virtual Campus for online or distance learning. The Virtual campus offers more than 150 online courses in a range of subjects, and also offers student support services for online students. Students can also choose to follow an academic program through a blend of online, on-campus and hybrid courses.
HACC has expanded to include developing technology and trade programs to add to its roster of 16 programs. Through its combined locations and programs, HACC offers nearly 200 associate degrees, certificates and diplomas.
HACC also offers non-credit programs for personal enrichment and lifelong learning. Included in this curriculum are public safety training for volunteers and professionals, as well as workforce development for business, industry, healthcare, and human services.
All the college locations in the HACC offer excellent facilities with modern equipment, and high-quality programs and services.
History
Harrisburg Area Community College was founded in 1964 at the Harrisburg Academy site as the first community college in Pennsylvania. Its first class had 426 students enrolled. In 1965, Hershey Junior College in Pennsylvania closed and that school's faculty and students joined the HACC. In 1966, HACC broke ground at a new campus location in Wildwood Park.
In 1967, the HACC became the first community college in Pennsylvania to be accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. That same year, the college moved to its new campus with the completion of three of its major buildings.
Over the years, HACC added many more buildings to its campus and eventually expanded further with additional campuses. HACC has become one of the largest undergraduate colleges in Pennsylvania.
In 1987, HACC began offering courses through its Distance Learning program. In 1999, the Distance Learning program added online courses. In 2002, the online programs became part of the HACC Virtual Campus.
Academics
HACC offers a variety of academic calendars for flexible scheduling options to meet the needs of all students. The academic calendar for HACC generally follows a semester format, with fall and spring terms, and several shorter summer sessions.
Colleges and Schools
The academic units for Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) are organized into divisions, as follows:
- Business, Hospitality, and Tourism Division
- Communications, Humanities, and the Arts Division
- Health Careers Division
- Mathematics and Science Division
- Social Sciences Division
- Technology Division
Student Life
There are many opportunities for student involvement beyond the classroom, and the HACC offices of Student Life and Student Affairs provide information about student clubs, organizations and campus activities. Activities vary from campus to campus, so students are advised to consult the Student Life office at their specific campus for a list of activities.
Student clubs and organizations offer chances for meeting other students and developing social and leadership skills. There are also groups that focus on specialized interests and common goals, whether they are academic, cultural, social, political or other.
Some of the recent or upcoming activities at HACC include a "Bus Trip to New York City, World AIDS Day, and Stress Relieve Week.
Traditions
The school colors of Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) are maroon and white. The HACC school mascot is the hawk, and the athletic teams are referred to as the "Hawks."
Athletics
A member of the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (EPCC) and the Pennsylvania Collegiate Athletic Association (PCAA), the HACC "Hawks" athletic teams regularly compete in at least five intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
In addition to it Virtual Campus and the Harrisburg Campus, HACC has four satellite campus locations in the Central Pennsylvania Community College District, including:
- Gettysburg
- Lancaster
- Lebanon
- York
Courses are also offered at additional satellite locations in south-central Pennsylvania, including:
- Midtown 1
- Midtown 2
- Penn Center 3
- Hanover Hospital
- Campus Square
Community Life
The HACC Foundation is a non-profit educational trust that raises private and corporate funds to support the HACC and its students, facilities and programs, including those that benefit the community.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Harrisburg Area Community College – Harrisburg accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $11,300. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $5,400-$6,500
- Out-of-State: $8,000-$9,612
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $220-$270 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $320-$380 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 80% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 58% | $4,616 |
Receiving Student Loans | 57% | $4,938 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Harrisburg Area Community College – Harrisburg may provide student services like:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dental Assistant Program
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Harrisburg Area Community College – Harrisburg by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Viticulture and Oenology (A, C)
- Landscaping (A)
Architecture
- Architecture (A)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
Communication Technology
Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Design (A, C)
- Computer Networking (A)
- Computer Science (A)
Construction Trades
- Electrician (A, C)
- Carpentry (C)
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Healthcare Administration (A)
- Medical Assistant (A, C)
- Dental Hygienist (A)
- Cardiovascular Technologist (A)
- Dental Assistant (C)
- EMT and Paramedic (C)
- Medical Lab Technician (A)
- Surgical Technologist (A, C)
- Health Informatics (A)
- Ultrasound Technician (A)
- Respiratory Therapy (A)
- Nuclear Medicine (A)
- Phlebotomy (C)
- Dietetics (A)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Natural Resources and Conservation
Personal and Culinary Services
- Baking And Pastry (C)
- Culinary Arts (A, C)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (A)
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (A)
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
Psychology
- Psychology (A)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (A)
- Social Work (A)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Social Science (A)
- International Relations (A)
- Cartography and GIS (A, C)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Harrisburg Area Community College – Harrisburg.
- Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Swarthmore, PA (36 miles away)
- Reading Area Community College in Altoona, PA (50 miles away)
- Carroll Community College in Brooklyn, NY (53 miles away)
- Harford Community College in Hagerstown, MD (60 miles away)
- Frederick Community College in Baltimore, MD (64 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Visit the main Pennsylvania colleges & universities profile page
- Browse our list of community colleges in Pennsylvania
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003273
- Phone: (610) 525-4100
- School Homepage