Harrisburg Area Community College is a two-year public community college located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School History

The school was established on February 14, 1964. It is the first community college in Pennsylvania and the largest community college in the state.

School Size

Number of students: The college serves 17,000 degree-seeking students and more than 8,300 remedial and workforce development students, with more than 100,000 alumni.

Campus Distribution: The school has a total of 5 campuses, namely the main campus in Harrisburg, Gettysburg Campus, Lancaster Campus, Lebanon Campus and York Campus.

Academic Strength

Professional Settings: The college has the School of Economics and Engineering Technology, the School of Communications and Social Sciences and Humanities, the School of Mathematics and Medicine, and the School of Continuing Education, providing 81 degree and certificate programs in different fields, including popular majors such as registered nursing, general education, and business administration.

Teaching features: Focus on practical teaching, have close cooperative relations with local enterprises and institutions, provide students with internship and employment opportunities, help students apply theoretical knowledge to practice, and improve students' practical ability and problem-solving ability. The college also provides various forms of learning support, such as tutoring, academic consulting, etc., to help students better complete their studies.

Faculty: The college has 889 full-time and 1,493 part-time administrative staff, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1, the faculty has rich teaching and research experience in their respective fields and is able to provide students with high-quality education and guidance.

Academic Accreditation: The college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Campus Life

Student Organizations: Each campus has multiple student organizations and clubs, including student unions, honor societies, professional-related clubs, and multicultural clubs. Students can participate according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life, expand interpersonal relationships, and cultivate leadership and teamwork spirit.

Sports Activities: College students can participate in intercollegiate sports competitions in the Eastern Pennsylvania University Athletic Conference of the 19th District of the National Junior College Athletic Association of the United States. Sports include basketball, football, volleyball, etc.

Campus Facilities: The campus facilities are complete, including modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, computer centers, gymnasiums, student dormitories, restaurants, etc., which provide convenience for students' study and life.

Admission Requirements

The college implements an open admissions policy and is open to high school graduates or students with equivalent qualifications. There is no need to submit standardized test scores, but some majors may have specific admission requirements. For example, the nursing major may require students to have a certain foundation in science and mathematics and pass relevant entrance exams.

Tuition and Scholarships

Tuition: 2020-2021 In the academic year, in-district tuition and fees are $6,870, in-state tuition and fees are $8,295, and out-of-state tuition and fees are $9,818.

Scholarships: The college offers a variety of scholarships and grants to students, including academic scholarships, athletic scholarships, art scholarships, alumni scholarships, etc. to help students reduce financial burdens. 57% of undergraduates receive grants or scholarships, and the average amount of scholarships or grants is $3,223.