- HACC's Lancaster Campus offers a variety of concurrent enrollment programs for qualified high school students. Concurrent enrollment high school programs offer courses that award both college credit and high school credit, so taking a college course may count towards high school graduation. Students may choose to take courses on a HACC campus through the HACCVantage. Or they may take HACC courses at their high school, if available, through the College in the High School program.
School Highlights
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster serves 4,952 students
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 4,952 students
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates--Public Urban-serving Multica
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
59 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,952 students
461 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
325 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,714 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,238 students
151 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
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,260
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) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster often compared to?
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancasteris often viewed alongside schools like Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology by visitors of our site.
What is Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster's ranking?
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (1.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
750 E King St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 299-7731
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 299-7731
1.1 miles
Enrollment: 1,470 student Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Acceptance rate: 89% In-state tuition: $9,000 Minority enrollment: 35%
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Private not-for-profit
850 Greenfield Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 622-5443
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 622-5443
1.9 miles
Enrollment: 2,178 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 49% Private-state tuition: $23,045 Minority enrollment: 37%
204 N Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17608
(800) 689-0379
Lancaster, PA 17608
(800) 689-0379
2.1 miles
Enrollment: 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Acceptance rate: 51% In-state tuition: $26,750 Out-state tuition: $26,750 Minority enrollment: 30%
1730 Hans Herr Dr
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-7050
Willow Street, PA 17584
(717) 464-7050
3.9 miles
Enrollment: 353 students Minority enrollment: 91%
1405 Williams Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-1100
York, PA 17402
(717) 757-1100
21.0 miles
Enrollment: 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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