Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus

18618 Crestwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742-0000

Tel: (301)766-3600

Hagerstown Business College is an institution of higher education offering quality programs that integrate general education, professional skills, and career-focused education, empowering students to develop and achieve their personal and career potentials.

School Highlights

Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus serves 911 students (29% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus is one of 2 community colleges within Washington County, MD.
The nearest community college is Hagerstown Community College (4.20 miles away).

	Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus	(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	5 staff	164 staff

The student population of 911 has grown by 15% over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 43% over five years.

Total Enrollment	911 students	4,693 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	182:1	24:1

# Full-Time Students	260 students	1,352 students

# Part-Time Students	651 students	3,341 students


# Undergraduate Students	218 students	1,352 students
# Graduate Students	42 students	42 students

% Asian	1%	6%

% Hispanic	4%	7%

% Black	10%	27%

% White	81%	52%

% Two or more races	4%	2%


Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.33	0.65

College Completion Rate	35%	21%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$39,400	$37,700

The public in-state tuition of $14,011 is more than the state average of $6,280. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,011 is more than the state average of $8,289. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$14,011	$6,280

Out-State Tuition Fees	$14,011	$8,289

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	100%	71%

Median Debt for Graduates	$29,493	$9,600

Median Debt for Dropouts	$6,334	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.