Harford Community College
Harford Community College is located in Bel Air, Maryland. The school was established back in September of 1957 and has been serving the community dutifully ever since. This school allows students to pursue over 60 associate degree programs and over 20 certificate degree programs. As a member of the Maryland Associate of Community Colleges, this school offers students many academic paths. All of the courses at the school give students the chance to grow professionally and personally. There are also many popular student activities and clubs that students will be able to take part in. The athletics program at the school is very popular, too, and it is part of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
The nursing program at Harford Community College is one of the more popular programs that students sign up for. This school has a very good Associate of Sciences Degree Nursing Program that has helped many students to find successful careers in the field. Students will receive a complete education at this school that focuses on practice in the nursing skills lab using high-fidelity simulations. There will also be supervised clinical experiences at affiliated healthcare agencies. The nursing program at this school is fully approved by the Maryland State Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students6,109 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 112 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 44 miles radius of Harford Community College
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Community College of Baltimore County
18 miles away |
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Cecil College
18 miles away |
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Baltimore City Community College
26 miles away |
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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
29 miles away |
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Anne Arundel Community College
37 miles away |
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Carroll Community College
38 miles away |
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Howard Community College
40 miles away |
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Brandywine School of Nursing
41 miles away |
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Chesapeake College
43 miles away |
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Salem Community College
44 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1974 - 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 | $126/credit | |
| In State Students | $215/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $304/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 | $5,670 | $9,675 | $13,680 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,820 | $15,050 | $21,280 |
| BSN | 125 | $15,750 | $26,875 | $38,000 |
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, 58% of Harford 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 | 33% | $4,074 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,143 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $1,089 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $1,341 |
| Federal Student Loans | 16% | $4,558 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $5,470 |
$7,089
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,815 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,236 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,645 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,562 |
| Over $110,000$11,048 |
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Student Population
6,109
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,491
Women
2,618
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
70% |
|
Black/African American |
16% |
|
Hispanic |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
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.
