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Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg
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Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg Academics
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, is a two-year community college with a main campus in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and four satellite campuses in the central Pennsylvania area. The school used to be known as Harrisburg Area Community College, which remains its legal name. However, since 2007, the school has preferred to be known as HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College.
HACC has 22 different academic departments, including Art, Business, Communications and Foreign Language, Computer Technology, Engineering, Health Careers, Human Services, Legal Studies, Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, and Technology.
The school offers Associate degrees in over 80 different disciplines, including Agribusiness Operations, Drama/Theater Arts, Graphic Design, Photography, Accounting/Business Management, Hotel/Motel Management, Small Business Administration, Travel/Tourism Management, Computer/Systems Security, Web/Multimedia Design, Building Construction Inspection, Early Childhood Education, Civil Engineering/Technology, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assistance, Respiratory Therapy, Automotive Technology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Human Services, Social Work, International Relations, and many more.
HACC also has Certificate programs in more than 50 areas, among them Landscaping, Real Estate, Sales and Distribution, Recording Arts Technology, Data Entry Applications, Carpentry, Construction Site Management, Adult Development/Aging, Child Care Service, Dental Assistance, Surgical Technology, Court Reporting, Computer Installation/Repair, Baking/Pastry, Welding Technology, Corrections, Fire Science/Firefighting, and Security Services Management.
HACC is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg Admissions
HACC has an open admissions policy, and a high school diploma is not required to attend the college. However, there are special requirements for some programs, such as allied health programs or chef apprenticeship. For example, ACT test results must be submitted when applying to the allied health programs.
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for students who need assistance paying for school. Students should begin the process by filling out a Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be done online. Financial aid is determined by need; for those who do not need aid, academics are taken into considerations.
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg Students
HACC’s main campus is located in the Midtown section of Harrisburg, the capitol of Pennsylvania. The school also has campuses in Gettysburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York, which was founded in 2007.
With the Appalachian Mountains to the north and the Susquehanna River to the west, Harrisburg makes an idyllic setting for HACC’s main campus. A great way for HACC’s students to relax and get away from their studies is to take advantage of the Capitol Area Greenbelt, a green pathway linking Harrisburg with surrounding neighborhoods. The Beltway is popular with hikers, bikers, joggers, birders, and cross-country skiers.
Also in the Midtown section of Harrisburg, the Broad Street Market is popular with citizens of Harrisburg and the surrounding area. Grocers and vendors sell produce, baked goods, and pampered meals at this market near HACC’s central campus.
Another noted attraction in Harrisburg is the State Museum of Pennsylvania, which displays artifacts and exhibits encompassing Pennsylvania’s rich history and culture. Nearby is the National Civil War Museum, which focuses on the human side of the conflict as well as the events on the battlefield. In addition to the war years of 1861-1865, the collection highlights the years leading up to the conflict as well as the first decade of Reconstruction.
Minor league baseball has a home in Harrisburg in the form of the Senators, an AA affiliate of the Washington Senators. HACC baseball fans who visit Metro Bank Park can see future major leaguers in action.
More than two dozen clubs and organizations are available to HACC students. These include the Architecture and Construction Club, Engineering and Technology Club, Theta Chi (Police Science), African American Student Association, Ceramics Club, Dramatic Arts Club, Japanese Animation Culture Club, International Awareness Club, Live Action Role Players, Sex Appeal Jazz Ensemble, and three honor societies, Kappa Beta Delta, Mu Alpha Theta, and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, all three of which are by invitation only.
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg Athletics
HACC has men’s teams in basketball, golf, soccer, and tennis. The women compete in basketball, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball. Its sports teams, nicknamed the Hawks, compete in the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference of the Pennsylvania Athletic Association.
The college also has an extensive intramurals program, with both men’s and women’s leagues in five sports: basketball, soccer, swimming, tennis, and volleyball.
Information Summary
Ranks 2219th overall and 155th in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
49.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,560 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
20 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
55% / 46% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
9,767 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,195 (22,121 urban / 74 rural) |
| Households | 9,060 (2.41 people per house) |
| Families | 5,672 (3.04 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 8,209 |
| Pop. — Asian | 483 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 25 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 136 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 13,314 |
| Pop. — Other | 575 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Mixed part/full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg?
Ranks 2998th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,490 | $4,980 | $7,470 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $510 | $660 | $810 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $100 | $188 | $276 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $4,560 | $7,200 | $9,840 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $16,178 | $18,818 | $21,458 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,178 | $10,818 | $13,458 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,850  $3,000 |
$5,340  $5,640 |
$7,830  $8,280 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,560 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,462  $8,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,160  $3,618 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,160  $3,618 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg Ranks 3600th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,608 | 250 |  22% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,021 | 161 |  14% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,312 | 99 |  9% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,226 | 389 |  34% |
| Any financial aid type | 586 |  51% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 65 | 72 | 137 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 338 | 739 | 1,077 |
Hispanic | 128 | 224 | 352 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 141 | 195 | 336 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 11 | 17 | 28 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,966 | 4,598 | 7,564 |
Race Unknown | 118 | 155 | 273 |
| Total | 3,767 | 6,000 | 9,767 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 123 | 200 | |
| 12 | 127 | 139 | |
| 58 | 80 | 138 | |
| 42 | 78 | 120 | |
| 41 | 41 | 82 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg Ranks 1562nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $53,834 ($59,241 male / $49,566 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 204 (90 male / 114 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 335 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.6 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,379,689 |
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC) is a community college in the United States serving the greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania metropolitan area. HACC is currently creating a Midtown campus, located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, along with the Penn Center in Uptown Harrisburg. Midtown, according to President Baehre, will for the time being, be a division of the Harrisburg campus of HACC, which is considered the main campus, located in uptown Harrisburg. HACC students at the Harrisburg campus recently began extramural competition within the Eastern Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference, competing in the sports of Volleyball, Basketball and Soccer. There are a number of clubs on the Harrisburg campus, including several honors fraternities, major-related clubs, multicultural clubs such as: International Awareness Club, Mosaico, and clubs for fun, such as the Japanese Animation Culture Club, Live Action Role Players of HACC, and the Computers and Networking Technolgy Club.
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