by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Harrisburg Area Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Harrisburg Area Community College ran $9,495 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $12,472. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $1,500 in-state and $1,650 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,995 | $10,822 |
| Fees | $1,500 | $1,650 |
| Total | $9,495 | $12,472 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover 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 totals here are the list price.
How much will Harrisburg Area Community College cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Harrisburg Area Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Harrisburg Area Community College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Harrisburg Area Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Harrisburg Area Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,795 | $8,168 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,065 | $8,498 |
| One Year Ago | $7,418 | $9,750 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,995 | $10,822 |
The following chart shows how tuition at HACC has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 11.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $13,843 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 4.62%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $9,933. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 8.37%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $13,515.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,933 | $13,515 |
| In 2 Years | $10,391 | $14,645 |
| In 3 Years | $10,870 | $15,870 |
| In 4 Years | $11,371 | $17,197 |
| In 5 Years | $11,895 | $18,635 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $61,227, versus roughly $42,565 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Harrisburg Area Community College, visit the Harrisburg Area Community College Financial Aid page.
