by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Harford Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Harford Community College came in at $6,432 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $8,832. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $672 in-state and $672 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,760 | $8,160 |
| Fees | $672 | $672 |
| Total | $6,432 | $8,832 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Harford Community College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Harford Community College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MD | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Harford Community College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Harford Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Harford Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,427 | $7,664 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,520 | $7,800 |
| One Year Ago | $5,640 | $7,968 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,760 | $8,160 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Harford Community College has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 2.4%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $9,044 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.98%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $6,559. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.08%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,016.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,559 | $9,016 |
| In 2 Years | $6,688 | $9,203 |
| In 3 Years | $6,820 | $9,394 |
| In 4 Years | $6,954 | $9,589 |
| In 5 Years | $7,091 | $9,788 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $37,202, versus roughly $27,021 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Harford Community College, go to the Harford Community College Financial Aid page.
