Harrisburg Area Community College — tuition $7,418 in-state, $9,750 out-of-state
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (D)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 21%
Outcomes
D
40/100
Affordability
B
67/100
Resources
B
72/100
Experience
D
37/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
12,880
Total Enrollment
21%
Graduation Rate
59%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,904
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Harrisburg Area Community College ▼
41%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Harrisburg Area Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$42,007
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,499
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$17,500
Median debt at graduation
20.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
33.2%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 65th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Harrisburg Area Community College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Harrisburg Area Community College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $269,946
Avg rent near campus: $1,665/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 17104 (6.9% cap, Harrisburg)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$7,418
$9,750
Financial Aid
73%
Receive Any Aid
52%
Receive Pell Grants
43%
Take Out Loans
$9,904
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
Family Income
Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000
$10,289
$30,001 - $48,000
$10,375
$48,001 - $75,000
$12,528
$75,001 - $110,000
$16,143
$110,001+
$16,636
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~5,255 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person26%
Hybrid (Some Online)27%
Fully Online47%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)49%
25-64 (Adult)31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Harrisburg Area Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Harrisburg Area Community College?
Tuition at Harrisburg Area Community College is
$7,418 for in-state students
and $9,750 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,904.
What is the graduation rate at Harrisburg Area Community College?
The graduation rate at Harrisburg Area Community College is 21%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Harrisburg Area Community College a good school?
Harrisburg Area Community College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Harrisburg Area Community College?
Harrisburg Area Community College has a total enrollment of 12,880 students.
Is there rental demand near Harrisburg Area Community College?
Yes! Approximately 41% of students at Harrisburg Area Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 5,255 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Harrisburg area.
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