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
Purdue University Global-Hagerstown serves 494 students (27% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 494 students
In-state tuition: $14,011
Out-state tuition: $14,011
Minority enrollment: 40%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Purdue University Global-Hagerstown
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
378 staff
Student Body
The student population of Purdue University Global-Hagerstown has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Purdue University Global-Hagerstown diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
494 students
3,420 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
99:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
135 students
1,180 students
# Part-Time Students
359 students
2,240 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
140 students
249 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
84 students
1,009 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
51 students
19 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,506 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
14%
26%
% White
60%
44%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
6%
% Unknown races
19%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
35%
14%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$39,400
$36,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $14,011 is more than the state average of $7,307. 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 $9,316. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,011
$7,307
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,011
$9,316
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
71%
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,064
$10,437
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 494 students
In-state tuition: $14,011
Out-state tuition: $14,011
Minority enrollment: 40%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
