Tuition is affordable at HACC.
HACC is lowering tuition for most students beginning fall 2027! Nothing changes for the 2026-27 academic year (including summer 2027), and students’ current financial aid will continue as it does today. Advisors, the Welcome Center and the Financial Aid Department can answer questions about what the new rates mean for students and their families. Please visit this webpage for details about this update: hacc.edu/TuitionUpdate.
How much is tuition?
We have three rates of tuition based on where you live:
- Sponsored in-state residency: You live in one of 22 sponsoring school districts in Pennsylvania. Certain school districts will pay a portion of your tuition. You must submit your certificate of residence to be eligible for sponsored district rates. Learn more about the sponsoring school districts.
- Non-sponsored in-state residency: You live in Pennsylvania and are not sponsored by a school district. Pennsylvania residents qualify for in-state tuition rates. Learn more about the requirements for state residency.
- Out-of-state residency: You live outside the state of Pennsylvania.
In the following charts, please see the breakdown of your tuition and fees along with your total cost based on the number of credits you take.
Academic Year 2027-28
Fall 2027, Winter 2027, Spring 2028 and Summer 2028
Approved by the Board of Trustees on Nov. 3, 2026, and effective fall 2027. The following information should be used only as a guideline for estimating costs. Tuition and fees are subject to change at the discretion of the College.
Beginning fall 2027, the institutional fee and the technology fee are combined into one institutional and technology fee. The capital outlay fee is listed separately; sponsored students are not charged a capital outlay fee. Additional fee information is available on this webpage.
| Per credit, all student types | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Type | Tuition | Institutional and Technology Fee | Capital Outlay Fee | Total per Credit |
| Sponsored Pennsylvania resident | $150 | $65 | $0 | $215 |
| Non-sponsored Pennsylvania resident | $250 | $65 | $10 | $325 |
| Out-of-state resident | $450 | $65 | $20 | $535 |
| Dual enrollment | $185 | none | none | $185 |
| College in the High School | $83.50 | none | none | $83.50 |
Dual enrollment: High school students taking HACC courses on a HACC campus or online. Learn more about dual enrollment.
College in the High School: HACC courses taught in the high school by approved high school teachers; $250.50 per 3-credit course, unchanged from 2026-27. Learn more about College in the High School.
Neither pays the institutional and technology fee or the capital outlay fee.
| Change from 2026-27, per Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Type | 2026-27 Total per Credit | 2027-28 Total per Credit | Change per Credit |
| Sponsored Pennsylvania resident | $237 | $215 | −$22 (−9%) |
| Non-sponsored Pennsylvania resident | $342.25 | $325 | −$17.25 (−5%) |
| Out-of-state resident | $487.25 | $535 | +$47.75 (+10%) |
| Dual enrollment | $175 | $185 | +$10 (+6%) |
| College in the High School | $83.50 | $83.50 | no change |
Totals are tuition plus the per-credit fees.
| Sponsored Pennsylvania Resident | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Tuition | Institutional and Technology Fee | Capital Outlay Fee | Total Cost |
| 1 | $150 | $65 | $0 | $215 |
| 3 | $450 | $195 | $0 | $645 |
| 6 | $900 | $390 | $0 | $1,290 |
| 9 | $1,350 | $585 | $0 | $1,935 |
| 12 | $1,800 | $780 | $0 | $2,580 |
| 15 | $2,250 | $975 | $0 | $3,225 |
To calculate tuition and fees for credits not listed, multiply $215 by the total number of credits.
| Non-Sponsored Pennsylvania Resident | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Tuition | Institutional and Technology Fee | Capital Outlay Fee | Total Cost |
| 1 | $250 | $65 | $10 | $325 |
| 3 | $750 | $195 | $30 | $975 |
| 6 | $1,500 | $390 | $60 | $1,950 |
| 9 | $2,250 | $585 | $90 | $2,925 |
| 12 | $3,000 | $780 | $120 | $3,900 |
| 15 | $3,750 | $975 | $150 | $4,875 |
To calculate tuition and fees for credits not listed, multiply $325 by the total number of credits.
| Out-of-State Resident | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Tuition | Institutional and Technology Fee | Capital Outlay Fee | Total Cost |
| 1 | $450 | $65 | $20 | $535 |
| 3 | $1,350 | $195 | $60 | $1,605 |
| 6 | $2,700 | $390 | $120 | $3,210 |
| 9 | $4,050 | $585 | $180 | $4,815 |
| 12 | $5,400 | $780 | $240 | $6,420 |
| 15 | $6,750 | $975 | $300 | $8,025 |
To calculate tuition and fees for credits not listed, multiply $535 by the total number of credits.
Definitions
Sponsored Pennsylvania resident: You live in one of HACC’s sponsoring school districts and have submitted your certificate of residence.
Non-sponsored Pennsylvania resident: You live in Pennsylvania and are not sponsored by a school district.
Out-of-state resident: You live outside the state of Pennsylvania.
Questions: Please contact the Welcome Center.
Academic Year 2026-27
Fall 2026, Winter 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027
Note: Tuition and Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the college.
Sponsored Pennsylvania In-State Resident | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Tuition | Institutional Fee | Capital Outlay Fee | Technology Fee | Total Cost |
| 1 | $189.75 | $34.50 | $0 | $12.75 | $237.00 |
| 3 | $569.25 | $103.50 | $0 | $38.25 | $711.00 |
| 6 | $1,138.50 | $207.00 | $0 | $76.50 | $1,422.00 |
| 9 | $1,707.75 | $310.50 | $0 | $114.75 | $2,133.00 |
| 12 | $2,277.00 | $414.00 | $0 | $153.00 | $2,844.00 |
| 15 | $2,846.25 | $517.50 | $0 | $191.25 | $3,555.00 |
To calculate tuition for credits not listed, multiply $237.00 by the total number of credits.
Non-Sponsored In-State Resident | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Tuition | Institutional Fee | Capital Outlay Fee | Technology Fee | Total Cost |
| 1 | $290.00 | $34.50 | $5.00 | $12.75 | $342.25 |
| 3 | $870.00 | $103.50 | $15.00 | $38.25 | $1,026.75 |
| 6 | $1,740.00 | $207.00 | $30.00 | $76.50 | $2,053.50 |
| 9 | $2,610.00 | $310.50 | $45.00 | $114.75 | $3,080.25 |
| 12 | $3,480.00 | $414.00 | $60.00 | $153.00 | $4,107.00 |
| 15 | $4,350.00 | $517.50 | $75.00 | $191.25 | $5,133.75 |
To calculate tuition for credits not listed, multiply $342.25 by the total number of credits.
Out-of-State Resident | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Tuition | Institutional Fee | Capital Outlay Fee | Technology Fee | Total Cost |
| 1 | $430.00 | $34.50 | $10.00 | $12.75 | $487.25 |
| 3 | $1,290.00 | $103.50 | $30.00 | $38.25 | $1,461.75 |
| 6 | $2,580.00 | $207.00 | $60.00 | $76.50 | $2,923.50 |
| 9 | $3,870.00 | $310.50 | $90.00 | $114.75 | $4,385.25 |
| 12 | $5,160.00 | $414.00 | $120.00 | $153.00 | $5,847.00 |
| 15 | $6,450.00 | $517.50 | $150.00 | $191.25 | $7,308.75 |
To calculate tuition for credits not listed, multiply $487.25 by the total number of credits.
The following information is subject to change. Tuition and fees are subject to change by administrative, legislative, or Harrisburg Area Community College Board of Trustees action, and changes become effective on the date enacted. The following information should be used only as a guideline for estimating costs.
Remaining Fees
Certain courses may be subject to additional fees. They vary by course and can be found in course schedule information. These include:
- Independent Study Fee
- Private Music Lessons Fee
- Other miscellaneous fees (laboratory, liability, clinical experience, etc.)
Lastly, a few services incur separate fees such as fees for returned checks or for official transcripts.
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