Harford Community College
About Harford Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Harford Community College teaches in Bel Air, northeast of Baltimore, near the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and better than a fifth of its students transfer on.
Founded
1957
Location
Bel Air, Maryland
Students
3,696
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
39.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,032
Out-of-state: $8,832
Avg Net Price
$9,234
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$44,608
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
39.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66.6%
Transfer Out
22%
Teaching Quality
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
34.5%
$/Student
$7.6K
Class Size
Medium
The 39.3% graduation rate is below average, but 66.6% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,032
In-State
$8,832
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,821
After Financial Aid
$9,234
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,272
Receive Grants
21%
Take Loans
9.8%
Tuition is $4,032/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,234.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Harford Community College fund their education.
While in School
21%
Get Grants
Free money
9.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$30,022
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,812
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$104/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,812, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Harford Community College.
Gender
60.1%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,696
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
41.3%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
22.8%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 41.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
3,696
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Harford Community College fields 7 varsity teams with 207 student athletes, about 6% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
7
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
207
6% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
68% / 32%
141
Men
66
Women
5
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Harford Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$44,608
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$26K
357 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$75K
128 grads
1yr Earnings
Business/Commerce, General
$60K
106 grads
4yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
—
37 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
—
32 grads
Accounting and Related Services
—
28 grads
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $45K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.