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Campus & Student Life at Harrisburg Area Community College

Home to about 15,376 undergraduates in 2020, Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg is a large, public college located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg Disability Services.

Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg for the Military

While not a "service academy", Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg for Veterans Guide.

Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg does not offer on-campus housing.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Harrisburg Area Community College

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg has a comparatively large, student body. There were 15,376 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,172 (27.1%). Part-time attendance was 11,204 (72.9%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
4,17211,20415,376

Harrisburg Area Community College is Ranked #2,317 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg #2317 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at Harrisburg Area Community College

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg Diversity Guide.

Harrisburg Area Community College Competes in the NJCAA

Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg has a total of 66 student athletes, 44 men and 22 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$209,227
Total Expenses (all teams)$208,957
Net$270

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Harrisburg Area Community College Athletics

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