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Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

General Information

Name: Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg
Address: One Hacc Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17110-2999
Phone:

  • General information: (717) 780-2300
  • Financial aid office: (717) 780-2330
  • Admissions office: (717) 780-2400

Website: www.hacc.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-district$2,925$2,850$2,625
        In-state$5,490$5,340$4,950
        Out-of-state$8,055$7,830$7,275
Books and supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$7,889$7,462$7,348
        Other expenses$3,450$3,160$3,130
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$3,450$3,160$3,130

Total expenses   
In-district
        Off-campus$15,464$14,672$14,303
        Off-campus with family$7,575$7,210$6,955
In-state
        Off-campus$18,029$17,162$16,628
        Off-campus with family$10,140$9,700$9,280
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$20,594$19,652$18,953
        Off-campus with family$12,705$12,190$11,605

Q & A: Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 51%
  • Federal grants: 26%
  • State/local grants: 12%
  • Institutional grants: 8%
  • Student loans: 34%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2744
  • State/local grants:$951
  • Institutional grants:$903
  • Student loans:$3192

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$35

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 9505
First-time student retention: 50%
Overall graduation rate: 23%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 42%
    • Part Time: 58%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 38%
    • Women: 62%

White non-hispanic: 78%
Black non-hispanic: 11%
Hispanic: 3%
Asian/pacific islander: 4%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 3%

Degrees offered

    Architecture and Related Services
  • Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) - Associate
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General - Associate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting and Business/Management - Associate
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • Actuarial Science - Associate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Auctioneering - Certificate
  • Banking and Financial Support Services - Associate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Business/Commerce, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General - Associate
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management - Associate
  • Management Information Systems and Services, Other - Associate
  • Real Estate - Associate, Certificate
  • Restaurant/Food Services Management - Associate
  • Retailing and Retail Operations - Associate
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Small Business Administration/Management - Certificate
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management - Associate
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Journalism - Associate
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies - Associate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other - Associate
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Science - Associate
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate, Certificate
  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General - Certificate
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design - Associate
    Construction Trades
  • Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector - Associate
  • Electrician - Associate, Certificate
    Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching - Associate
  • Elementary Education and Teaching - Associate
  • Secondary Education and Teaching - Associate
    Engineering
  • Engineering, General - Associate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Engineering-Related Technologies, Other - Associate, Certificate
  • Industrial Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Adult Development and Aging - Certificate
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant - Certificate
  • Foodservice Systems Administration/Management - Associate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist - Associate, Certificate
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician - Associate
  • Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other - Associate
  • Dietitian Assistant - Certificate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management - Associate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant - Associate, Certificate
  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist - Associate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant - Associate
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist - Certificate
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer - Associate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Associate, Certificate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate, Certificate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • General Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology - Associate, Certificate
    Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Environmental Science - Associate
  • Environmental Studies - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training - Associate, Certificate
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager - Certificate
    Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General - Associate
  • Physical Sciences - Associate
    Precision Production
  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright - Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Psychology
  • Psychology, General - Associate
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Social Work - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Corrections - Certificate
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration - Associate
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science - Associate, Certificate
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting - Associate
  • Securities Services Administration/Management - Certificate
    Social Sciences
  • International Relations and Affairs - Associate
  • Social Sciences, General - Associate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General - Associate
  • Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry - Associate
  • Design and Visual Communications, General - Associate
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General - Associate
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other - Certificate
  • Graphic Design - Associate
  • Music Management and Merchandising - Associate
  • Music, General - Certificate
  • Photography - Associate, Certificate
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General - Associate


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