Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg

Harrisburg Area Community College Gettysburg campus is located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Its other campuses are located in Harrisburg, York, Lancaster, Midtown Harrisburg, and Lebanon. The college was founded in the year 1964 and is the oldest community college in Pennsylvania. Students of the Gettysburg campus are offered degrees and certificates in various subjects including biology, computer technology, human development, paralegal studies, and nursing. Distance education programs are also offered to the students.

There are many student clubs and organizations available at the Gettysburg campus including the Student Government Association, Phi Beta Lambda, Creative Writing Club, HACC Cares Club, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, and the HACC Music Club.

Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg Highlights

Where Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Harrisburg Area Community College Students

The student enrollment at Harrisburg Area Community College was 1,663 in 2007 (920 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Harrisburg Area Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.