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Harrisburg Area Community College is a community college located in Pennsylvania. Established in 1964, it was the first community college in Pennsylvania. HACC enrolls more than 55,000 students annually. The campus is spread across an area of 212 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
HACC’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in a variety of sports like basketball, baseball and volleyball. The school's official mascot is the Hawk. The campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations.
Lancaster, PA is home to HACC Lancaster. Lancaster is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at HACC Lancaster go up to the Associate's degree.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
HACC Lancaster has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 6,333 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Harrisburg Area Community College Lancaster
1641 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA 17602
General Phone: (717) 293-5000
http://www.hacc.edu
In 2007-2008, HACC Lancaster had a total enrollment of 6,333 students (3,755 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,505 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,586 |
Financial Aid:
HACC Lancaster participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 327302)
HACC Lancaster has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 24 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $70,874 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 7 | $63,596 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 13 | $67,791 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $55,661 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $51,353 | 7 | $61,524 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $53,558 | 9 | $50,668 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $41,818 | 11 | $46,482 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $50,888 | 29 | $52,555 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets HACC Lancaster Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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