Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus

18618 Crestwood Dr, Hagerstown, MD, 21742
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Private for-profit | 990 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus serves 990 students (40% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body.
  • Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus is one of 2 community colleges within Washington County, MD.

School Overview:
Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus
Community College Avg.
Institution Level Four or more years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private for-profit Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 23 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 990 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:43 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 397 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 593 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 2% 6%
% Black		 11% 15%
% White		 86% 62%
% Two or more races		 1% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $15,103 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $15,103 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • For over 65 years HBC has been providing quality career-oriented education to men and women in the areas of business, office technology, and medical and legal studies. We have one of the most medicated faculties, whose goal is to help you succeed. Our curriculum is practical, designed to give you what you need to get the job you want.
  • Hagerstown Business College is dedicated to educational programs and services that promote occupational competency, professional awareness, and personal growth. Opportunities for development in these areas assist participants in their preparation for contributions to business and society as a whole.
  • Hagerstown Business College (HBC), which included the Maryland Medical Secretarial School and the National Legal Secretarial School, was founded in July of 1938. The College was established as a proprietary institution devoted exclusively to teaching business subjects and preparing students to enter the business community with specific skills in specialized business professions.
  • Since 1938, HBC has become an established leader in local training for area businesses. Our faculty possesses both the theory and practical experience to improve the efficiency of your operation in a timely and economical manner.
  • Hagerstown Business College Offers up-to-date computers, qualified instructors, courses designed by specialists in curriculum development, custom-tailored courses and consulting services.

Nearby Schools:

Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus
990 students | 0 mi. away
Hagerstown Community College
4732 students | 4.4 mi. away
Valley College (Martinsburg)
66 students | 18.0 mi. away
Frederick Community College
6285 students | 22.6 mi. away

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