Harrisburg Area Community College-York
York, PA 174045235
About Harrisburg Area Community College-York
Harrisburg Area Community College-York is a public four-year university in York, Pennsylvania. Harrisburg Area Community College-York awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $6,975 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,007 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,007.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Area Community College-York | $6,975 | — | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $19,450 | $17,754 | 181 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Harrisburg Area Community College-York really?
Key findings
- Harrisburg Area Community College-York charges 27% above the national public median tuition ($6,975).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is about 0.4×.
Harrisburg Area Community College-York tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,975
Finding Harrisburg Area Community College-York charges 27% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,975. That is 27% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Pennsylvania median ($19,450), sticker tuition is about 0.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.6×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Harrisburg Area Community College-York versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Harrisburg Area Community College-York: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Harrisburg Area Community College-York—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$6,975
Out-of-state tuition
$12,472
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,900. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Is Harrisburg Area Community College-York a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Harrisburg Area Community College-York is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Harrisburg Area Community College-York.
Campus
Location
York, PA
City / state
- ZIP
- 174045235
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Student aid
Debt & aid
$17,500
Median federal loan debt
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Harrisburg Area Community College-York.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Harrisburg Area Community College-York was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Harrisburg Area Community College-York in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,295 | $10,365 | — |
| 2014 | $5,655 | $10,695 | — |
| 2015 | $6,015 | $8,940 | — |
| 2016 | $6,525 | $9,225 | — |
| 2017 | $6,473 | $9,225 | — |
| 2018 | $6,683 | $9,435 | — |
| 2019 | $6,683 | $9,585 | — |
| 2020 | $6,758 | $9,660 | — |
| 2021 | $6,870 | $9,818 | — |
| 2022 | $7,088 | $10,148 | — |
| 2023 | $7,373 | $11,400 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Roughly 49.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Harrisburg Area Community College-York in 2024 is N/A students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Harrisburg Area Community College-York completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Harrisburg Area Community College-York graduates earn a median of $42,007 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Harrisburg Area Community College-York.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $42,007. Median federal loan debt: $17,500.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Harrisburg Area Community College-York graduates report median earnings of $42,007 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Harrisburg Area Community College-York.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Harrisburg Area Community College-York graduates.
Harrisburg Area Community College-York at a glance
Harrisburg Area Community College-York
Harrisburg Area Community College-York is a public institution in York, PA.
Schools near Harrisburg Area Community College-York
Other campuses in York, PA when available, plus nearby institutions in Pennsylvania.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Pennsylvania, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Harrisburg Area Community College-York located?
Harrisburg Area Community College-York is located in York, PA.
What is Harrisburg Area Community College-York's tuition?
Harrisburg Area Community College-York tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,975 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does Harrisburg Area Community College-York cost?
Reported tuition is $6,975 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Harrisburg Area Community College-York?
About 49.4% of students at Harrisburg Area Community College-York are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Harrisburg Area Community College-York earn?
Median earnings are $36,499 six years after entry and $42,007 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Harrisburg Area Community College-York students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,500.
Is Harrisburg Area Community College-York public or private?
Harrisburg Area Community College-York is a public institution located in York, PA.
Is Harrisburg Area Community College-York an HBCU?
No. Harrisburg Area Community College-York is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Harrisburg Area Community College-York a tribal college?
No. Harrisburg Area Community College-York is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Harrisburg Area Community College-York religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Harrisburg Area Community College-York in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.