by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a HCC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how HCC measures up.
HCC is ranked #499 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B+ (above average for value). Within Maryland, it ranks #8 of 45 for value.
Read the full HCC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Hagerstown Community College is ranked #32 out of #47 in Maryland for quality and #8 out of #45 for Maryland value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the HCC financial aid page to be sure.
Hagerstown Community College is ranked #499 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Hagerstown Community College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at HCC costs about $8,979. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $35,916 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $11,940 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $6,835 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $8,979 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $35,916 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about HCC net price and the factors that affect it.
What HCC costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a HCC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $47,760 | — | — |
| All Students | $35,916 | #499 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $27,340 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $47,760 | — | — |
| All Students | $35,916 | #8 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $27,340 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at HCC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,856 |
| $30K–$48K | $5,839 |
| $48K–$75K | $8,039 |
| $75K–$110K | $10,920 |
| Over $110K | $11,220 |
About 58% of HCC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $2,487 per year. Get more details on the HCC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the HCC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.