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Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg Area Community College is a large, public institution located in Harrisburg, pa. Harrisburg Area Community College offers associate degrees or certifications in 118 majors.
Key stats
2 Year, Public
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9,854 undergraduates
$8,565 undergraduate tuition
Academics
The degree or certification you pursue is major! Harrisburg Area Community College is known for its top major, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
13
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular programs
Health and Medical Professions
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Computer Science and Information Technology
Popular majors
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business/Commerce, General
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
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Annual tuition & cost
In state
Annual tuition
$8,565
Additional expenses
Books & supplies
$2,232
Cost of attendance*
$10,797
Out of state
Annual tuition
$10,148
Additional expenses
Books & supplies
$2,232
Cost of attendance*
$12,380
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average of annual expenses including tuition, books, room, board, and other living estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Harrisburg Area Community College has a total enrollment of 9,854, with gender‑binary students split 32% male and 68% female.
Total enrollment
12,576Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Student type
Full-time
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
61%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
14%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
5%
Campus info
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Harrisburg Area Community College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Harrisburg Area Community College?
Harrisburg Area Community College is located in Harrisburg, pa.
How much does it cost for 2 years at Harrisburg Area Community College?
The estimated cost for 2 years at Harrisburg Area Community College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $21,594 .
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