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Lancaster, PA 17602
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Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 2867th overall and 182nd in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
39.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,560 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
28 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
54% / 48% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
5,588 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Lancaster, PA 17602
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,706 (45,033 urban / 1,673 rural) |
| Households | 17,256 (2.57 people per house) |
| Families | 11,236 (3.16 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 6,146 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,310 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 90 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 323 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 32,958 |
| Pop. — Other | 7,354 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium 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 | |
| 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-Lancaster?
Ranks 3001st 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 |
$5,340 |
$7,830 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,462 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,160 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,160 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster 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 |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster 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-Lancaster Ranks 3023rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,700 | 122 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,498 | 83 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,447 | 25 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,708 | 227 | |
| Any financial aid type | 292 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 126 | 288 | 414 |
Hispanic | 98 | 355 | 453 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 96 | 164 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 17 | 18 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,235 | 3,075 | 4,310 |
Race Unknown | 58 | 111 | 169 |
| Total | 1,616 | 3,972 | 5,588 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster Ranks 2583rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $44,593 ($46,753 male / $43,686 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 71 (21 male / 50 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 187 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,054,708 |






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