- Harford Community College (HCC) provides high quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities and services -- including university transfer, career, developmental and continuing education programs -- that promote professional competence, economic development, and improve the quality of the life in a multicultural community. The College supports the Maryland State Plan for Higher Education and is committed to expanding undergraduate degree opportunities to fulfill state workforce shortages in areas of teacher preparation, health care, and technology, and to advance degree attainment for minorities particularly in relation to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act [of 1964]. The College expects to increase educational attainment for individuals as well as to prepare and to sustain an educated workforce for area residents, develop technology for program and service delivery, be accountable for the efficient and effective use of resources, be the primary resource for and coordinator of higher education in the community, and serve as the center for recreation, wellness and the cultural arts.
School Highlights
Harford Community College serves 6,359 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 63%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 6,359 students
- In-state tuition: $5,083
- Out-state tuition: $7,171
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 36%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 561 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Harford Community College
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
561 staff
378 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Harford Community College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Harford Community College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,359 students
3,998 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,838 students
985 students
# Part-Time Students
4,521 students
3,409 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
635 students
243 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,838 students
985 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,521 students
4,482 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
13%
% Black
17%
30%
% White
64%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
2%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2853%
0.2841%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,700
$36,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,083 is less than the state average of $7,307. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,171 is less than the state average of $9,316. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,083
$7,307
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,171
$9,316
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
72%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Harford Community College was founded in 1957. The campus occupies 332 acres near Bel Air, Maryland, and has 21 buildings totaling over 273,000 assignable square feet. Harford Community College (HCC) provides high quality, accessible and affordable educational opportunities and services -- including university transfer, career, developmental and continuing education programs -- that promote professional competence, economic development, and improve the quality of the life in a multicultural community. HCC will be recognized as an exemplary learning and teaching community that fosters service and promotes success for students in undergraduate, lower-division education. The College will be a valued resource and leader in academic quality, cultural enrichment, and economic development characterized by continuous improvement, innovation, and community development. To fulfill the mission and vision, HCC is strongly committed to diversity, integrity, academic excellence, and achievement of individual and institutional goals. The College administration, faculty and staff are dedicated to building trust, respect and confidence among our colleagues, students and community members. Harford Community College is engaged in international and globalization initiatives designed to appreciate the world economic and social order and address attitudes and beliefs through contact with individuals of different cultures and backgrounds. International relationships foster cultural sensitivity, appreciation of different values and systems, attitudes and behavior, and provide insight into global interconnectedness that are essential to life and work success. Harford Community College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Associate of Sciences Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The Histotechnology Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. The Paralegal Studies Program is approved by the American Bar Association.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Harford Community College cost?
Harford Community College's tuition is approximately $5,083 for In-State students and $7,171 for Out-State students.
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