- At Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon, students take advantage of free tutoring and academic skills building workshops; one-on-one career counseling and academic advising; on-site and on-line library services; job search preparation workshops and internships opportunities; opportunities for leaderships and service through student government, student clubs and volunteerism; small classrooms with faculty who care.
School Highlights
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon serves 1,269 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: 1,269 students
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon
(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-Lebanon has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon 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
1,269 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
420 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
849 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
80%
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 is Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon's ranking?
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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