Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg Area Community College is one of the seventeen public 2-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Harrisburg.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 18,681 students attend the school. Every year 11% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Harrisburg Area Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,330, and fees were $1,395. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,680 and $1,545 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students18,681 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate56% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 35 | 277 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 55 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 69 miles radius of Harrisburg Area Community College
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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
39 miles away |
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Reading Area Community College
50 miles away |
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Carroll Community College
53 miles away |
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Harford Community College
60 miles away |
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Brandywine School of Nursing
61 miles away |
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Hagerstown Community College
62 miles away |
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Frederick Community College
65 miles away |
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Cecil College
67 miles away |
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Baltimore City Community College
68 miles away |
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Community College of Baltimore County
69 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1987 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 05/01/1991 - 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 | $216/credit | |
| In State Students | $258/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $308/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 | $9,720 | $11,610 | $13,860 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,120 | $18,060 | $21,560 |
| BSN | 125 | $27,000 | $32,250 | $38,500 |
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, 78% of Harrisburg Area 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 | 51% | $4,117 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $289 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $1,744 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $1,012 |
| Federal Student Loans | 55% | $4,651 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $4,489 |
$9,967
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,046 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,431 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,890 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,913 |
| Over $110,000$14,357 |
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Student Population
18,681
Undergrads
0
Graduates
11,913
Women
6,768
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
67% |
|
Hispanic |
12% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
