About HACC

College Fact Sheet

HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, was established in 1964. We are the first and largest of Pennsylvania's 15 community colleges. HACC is the sole institution of its kind serving the Central Pennsylvania region.

All data is from fall 2020.

 

How many students attend HACC?

HACC currently serves more than 15,350 degree-seeking students and more than 4,100 remedial and workforce development students.

Since its first commencement ceremony in 1964, HACC has welcomed thousands of students to the alumni family.

 

Where and how does HACC offer classes?

  • Adams County
  • Cumberland County
  • Dauphin County
  • Franklin County
  • Juniata County
  • Lancaster County
  • Lebanon County
  • Mifflin County
  • Perry County
  • Schuylkill County
  • York County
  • Five campuses: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York
  • Off-site learning locations
  • Online instruction through Virtual Learning

The breakdown of student population by campus location is:

  • Gettysburg Campus: 10.5%
  • Harrisburg Campus: 45.9%
  • Lancaster Campus: 24.1%
  • Lebanon Campus: 3.9%
  • York Campus:15.6%

The percentages above include students enrolled in online classes.

Please note: HACC campuses are closed with the exception of hands-on portions of select classes until May 14, 2021.

 

Why do students come to HACC?

Students attend HACC to:


 

What are some unique facts about HACC?

  • We have the second largest active military and veteran population among public colleges and universities in Pennsylvania.
  • We train a significant number of police, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, dental hygienists and other service providers who work in our 11-county region.
  • Fulbright scholars are among the faculty at HACC.
  • Our students are regularly selected to participate in the Bucknell Community College Scholarship Program.

 

What are the demographics of HACC students?

The average age of a HACC student is:

  • 22.8 years old for full-time
  • 25.7 years old for part-time
  • 24.9 years old for overall average

The age breakdown is:

  • 19 years and under: 35.8%
  • 20 to 24 years: 29.0%
  • 25 to 29 years: 13.6%
  • 30 to 39 years: 13.7%
  • 40 to 49 years: 5.4%
  • 50 to 59 years: 2.0%
  • 60 and over: 0.4%

The full-time to part-time breakdown is:

  • 28.1% full-time
  • 72.9% part-time

The gender breakdown is:

  • 67.0% female
  • 33.0% male

The racial groups by percentage of student population are:

  • African American: 9.3%
  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Caucasian: 65.9%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 11.8%
  • Non-resident alien:1.8%
  • Other: 0.3%
  • Two or more races: 3.9%
  • Unknown: 2.5%

The breakdown of enrollment in the top five majors is:

 

What is HACC's purpose?

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our 2019-22 Strategic Plan - One College, Uniting for Success – will guide the College in an ongoing transformation to better serve students, employees and our communities.

 

Does HACC have a library?

HACC has a library on each campus and online. The libraries offer:

  • Access to over 160,000 print books, journals and audiovisual materials.
  • Access to on-campus computers, as well as an extensive number of equipment for short-term at-home student use.
  • Online resources, including 62 academic databases, over 210,000 electronic books, journals, streaming media and research guides. You can access these online resources through the library website. Librarian research and instructional support is also available to student, staff and faculty through the website and via Chat hours by clicking on the “Ask Us” link on the Library main webpage.
  • Library staff expertise. HACC librarians provide one-on-one support. They do this in person and via online chat when the libraries are open. HACC librarians also teach more than 1,000 class sessions each year.

 

Is HACC accredited?

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredits HACC. The Commission granted initial accreditation in April 1967, and accreditation was last reaffirmed in 2018.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has authorized HACC to award the associate degree. Specific programs receive national accreditation. Some programs have earned special accreditation.

 

What is workforce development?

HACC’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education Division serves businesses and individuals in the community. We provide:

  • Customized training opportunities
  • Hands-on learning experiences
  • Networking opportunities

HACC has offered workforce development for more than 40 years. This includes non-credit training in:

  • Continuing education
  • Healthcare education
  • Information technology and computer applications
  • Leadership and management
  • Public safety training to include fire training, law enforcement training and emergency medical services training
     

What credentials can I earn from HACC?

HACC awards:

  • Associate in Arts (AA)
  • Associate in Science (AS)
  • Associate in Fine Arts (AFA)
  • Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Certificates of proficiency
  • Diplomas

HACC offers approximately 100 programs.

 

Will my credits transfer if I want to transfer to a four-year school after HACC?

HACC has articulation agreements with more than 69 institutions. These agreements allow students to transfer from two years at HACC to the third year at another institution.

 

Can I receive a reduced tuition rate if I am a Pennsylvania resident?

  • Many students can receive the in-state tuition rate. You must be a Pennsylvania resident for at least one year.
  • To receive a sponsored tuition rate, you must reside in one of the 22 sponsored school districts.

Learn more about tuition and fees.

 

Who makes up HACC's administration?

 

How many employees does HACC have?

As of September 2020, HACC has:

  • 58 full- or part-time administrators
  • 185 full-time professionals
  • 8 part-time professionals
  • 274 full-time faculty
  • 514 part-time faculty (count excludes non-credit adjuncts)
  • 255 full-time classified
  • 37 part-time classified
  • 1,331 total employees

 

What is the HACC Foundation?

The HACC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Established in 1985, it raises funds in support of HACC.

Learn more about the HACC Foundation.

 

View HACC's 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 Financial Information. 

 

Fiscal Year
ENROLLMENTS

Actuals

Budgeted
Type

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22
Student Cr Hrs (Sponsored)

68,708

61,411

55,302

44,163

40,164
Student Cr Hrs (Non Spon)

237,761

234,025

225,355

205,385

199,471
Student Cr Hrs (Out of State)

14,935

14,200

14,656

14,235

11,952
Student Cr Hrs(College in the High School)

10,391

10,416

10,049

9,007

8,042
Student Cr Hrs (Dual enrolled)*      

12,111

10,369
Total Student Cr Hrs

330,795

321,052

304,361

283,901

269,998
*previously reported as part of Sponsored and Non Spon)          
           
REVENUES          
 

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

2021-22
Tuition and Fees  $80,843,555  $81,346,143  $77,334,308  $75,395,342  $73,463,098
Government Revenue

42,354,364

43,759,817

44,406,624

44,220,858

44,345,040
HACC Foundation Support      39,520.00      35,000.00      35,000.00                 -                   -  
Private Revenue

27,954

58,451

27,044

19,100

14,500
Auxiliary Revenue

11,754,629

11,380,582

10,252,875

9,783,614

10,011,649
Other Revenue

2,480,522

2,548,532

2,089,038

2,602,514

2,027,470
Investment Income

984,003

1,594,721

1,265,878

992,000

309,000
           
Total Revenues

148,484,548

140,723,246

145,410,778

143,014,429

140,170,757
           
EXPENDITURES          
           
Payroll Expenditures          
Wages 77,617,204 78,116,149 72,607,434 71,405,306 68,009,482
Fringes    28,637,008    30,662,594    27,697,769    26,878,643    27,619,057
           
Total Payroll Expenditures  106,254,212  108,778,733  100,305,203    98,283,949    95,628,539
           
Operating Expenditures          
Cost of Sales      9,018,660      8,470,428      8,307,754      7,348,867      7,835,050
Institutional Expense      9,160,994      8,871,455      7,832,694      8,906,760      8,221,514
Supplies and Services      2,267,656      2,128,830      1,712,889      2,472,594      2,080,998
Purchased Services      3,772,594      3,807,371      3,795,001      4,427,706      5,853,245
Rentals      2,393,362      2,428,402      2,336,843      2,452,553      2,478,143
Maintenance and Repair      1,230,337      1,342,737      1,120,362      1,677,773      1,052,742
Professional Fees      1,222,935      1,161,109      1,237,228      1,592,349      1,358,561
Meetings and Travel        862,586        922,737        508,105        956,091        726,658
Capital Expenditures                 -                   -              4,475                 -                   -  
           
Total Operating Expenditures    29,929,124    29,143,070    26,865,350    29,834,693    29,606,900
           
Net Operating Increase (Decrease)      2,301,212      2,811,443      8,240,225      4,894,787      4,935,308
           
Strategic Plan Transfer          58,089            3,914                 -                   -                   -  
Plant Fund Transfer        220,000                 -                   -                   -                   -  
           
Debt Service      4,299,268      5,773,443      5,460,376      6,801,881      5,521,519
           
Net Change to Fund Balance  $(2,276,144)  $(2,965,914)  $  2,779,849  $(1,907,094)  $   (586,201)
           
Last updated: April 7, 2021
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