Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown Community College is located in Hagerstown, Maryland. This school was established in 1946, and it offers students many different academic opportunities. There are a plethora of different credit-related courses. The school also has several non-credit courses that are focused on skill-building and professional development. Students in the community have been getting a great education at Hagerstown Community College for many decades. The variety of academic programs combined with convenient features such as online courses makes it a perfect fit for many students.
This school has a nursing program that offers students several opportunities, as well. Students will be able to pursue practical nursing courses and registered nursing courses. The registered nursing program also has several special programs to help LPNs, paramedics, and military medics or corpsmen to transition into careers as registered nurses. There are certified nursing assistant and certified medicine aide courses available, as well. All programs at the school are fully accredited by the Maryland State Board of Nursing and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Students will be able to learn high-level technical skills while participating in both laboratory and clinical experiences.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students4,069 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 68 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 10 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2012 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 10/01/2012 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $119/credit | |
| In State Students | $187/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $246/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,355 | $8,415 | $11,070 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,330 | $13,090 | $17,220 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,875 | $23,375 | $30,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 75% of Hagerstown Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 39% | $3,686 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,719 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 9% | $929 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 15% | $1,435 |
| Federal Student Loans | 37% | $4,408 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,149
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,529 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,366 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,678 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,914 |
| Over $110,000$10,017 |
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Student Population
4,069
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,559
Women
1,510
Men
25%
Full-time
75%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
74% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maryland state board of nursing.
