Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus
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 to Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus is Hagerstown Community College (4.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| 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 |
| Total Enrollment | 911 students | 4,515 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 182:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 260 students | 1,174 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 651 students | 3,341 students |
 |  | |
| # Undergraduate Students | 218 students | 1,352 students |
| # Graduate Students | 42 students | 19 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 1% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| % Black | 10% | 27% |
| % White | 81% | 52% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.65 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate (Year 2007) | 35% | 16% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $39,400 | $37,700 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Kaplan University-Hagerstown Campus is Hagerstown Community College (4.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 4,256 students | 4.20 Mi11400 Robinwood Dr
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240)500-2000 4.204,256 - 940 students | 15.00 Mi1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, PA 17237
(717)749-6000 15.00940 - 140 students | 18.20 Mi287 Aikens Ctr Edwin Miller Blvd
Martinsburg, WV 25404
(304)263-0979 18.20140 - 5,528 students | 20.00 Mi13650 Apple Harvest Drive
Martinsburg, WV 25403
(304)260-4380 20.005,528 - 6,031 students | 22.60 Mi7932 Opossumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
(301)846-2400 22.606,031
Recent Articles
Many students enroll in community college with the intent of transferring to a four-year school. Of those who do, many succeed, and yet traditional colleges and universities continue to overlook them. Read on to learn more about why more community college students don’t transfer schools and to receive some tips for making the transfer yourself.
Community college is the only option for many students who either can’t afford a traditional four-year university or who need a more flexible school environment. Just because community college is different, however, doesn’t mean that its students matter any less. The Aspen Prize exists to encourage community colleges to do more for their students and to continually strive for improvement.
Living with roommates is part of an authentic college experience, but is it an option for community college students? Read on to learn about housing options in community college and to learn how to survive the year with roommates.
