- 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 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- 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
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 years but < 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
58 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 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,699 students
361 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
310 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
134 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
539 students
300 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,160 students
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
n/a
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
10%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6111%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,620
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,234
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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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