- Established on February 14, 1964 as Harrisburg Area Community College, HACC is devoted to the community and the individual. HACC's devotion to the community stems directly from our mission, which is to foster educational, cultural, work force development, and economic growth of the college service areas. The vehicle by which we do this is to give each of our students (the individuals) the tools and environment to develop his or her own unique potential. As careers depend more and more upon the acquisition of new skills and knowledge, adults seek courses and programs to better prepare themselves, obtaining the skills and knowledge that will lead them to lucrative careers and high-demand employment opportunities.
School Highlights
Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg serves 1,699 students
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,699 students
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates--Public Urban-serving Multica
0
Institution Level
At least 2 years but < 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
n/a
28 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg diversity score of 0.00 is equal to the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,699 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
292 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
539 students
290 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,160 students
90 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
340 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
n/a
50%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
14%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,297
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
470
SAT Math
n/a
489
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg's ranking?
Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
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