Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), also known as HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, is a public community college founded in 1964 as the first community college in Pennsylvania. Serving approximately 19,000 students across five campuses in Harrisburg, Gettysburg, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York, plus virtual learning, HACC is one of the largest community colleges in Pennsylvania. The Hawks compete in NJCAA athletics with maroon and white as the school colors. HACC is recognized for its comprehensive program offerings in healthcare, technology, business, and the liberal arts, and for its strong articulation agreements with four-year universities throughout Pennsylvania. The college serves students from more than 50 countries through its English as a Second Language (ESL) program and international student services. HACC is a top-ranked community college and plays a vital role in workforce development across the Central Pennsylvania region.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$10,695
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $12,472
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
