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College Facts
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, was established in 1964. We are the first and largest of Pennsylvania's 15 community colleges. HACC is the sole institution of its kind serving the Central Pennsylvania region.
All data is from fall 2023.
How many students attend HACC?
HACC currently serves more than 12,800 degree-seeking students and more than 2,500 workforce development students.
Since its first commencement ceremony in 1964, HACC has welcomed over 100,000 students to its alumni family.
Where and how does HACC offer classes?
The breakdown of student population by campus location is:
The percentages above include students enrolled in online classes.
Why do students come to HACC?
Students attend HACC to:
What are some unique facts about HACC?
What are the demographics of HACC students?
The average age of a HACC student is:
The age breakdown is:
The full-time to part-time breakdown is:
The gender breakdown is:
The racial groups by percentage of student population are:
The breakdown of enrollment in the top five majors is:
What is HACC's purpose?
Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.
Our 2022-25 Strategic Plan – Pathways to Success, gives us an opportunity not only to celebrate our students but to embrace our Core Values: A Circle of Caring.
Does HACC have a library?
As part of the Learning Commons, HACC has a library on each campus and online. HACC Library offers:
Is HACC accredited?
What is workforce development?
HACC serves businesses and individuals in the community by providing:
HACC has offered workforce development for more than 40 years. This includes non-credit training in:
What credentials can I earn from HACC?
HACC awards:
HACC offers approximately 100 programs.
Will my credits transfer if I want to transfer to a four-year school after HACC?
HACC has agreements with colleges and universities throughout the region. These agreements allow students to transfer from HACC to another institution.
Can I receive a reduced tuition rate if I am a Pennsylvania resident?
Learn more about tuition and fees.
How many employees does HACC have?
As of November 2022, HACC has:
Of these employees, 1.5% to 2.5% of them identify as members or veterans of the U.S. military.
Who makes up HACC's administration?
HACC is led by President and CEO John J. “Ski” Sygielski, MBA. Ed.D., and the HACC Cabinet.
What is the HACC Foundation?
The HACC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Established in 1985, it raises funds in support of HACC.
Learn more about the HACC Foundation.
View HACC's 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 Financial Information.
Fiscal Year |
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ENROLLMENTS |
Actuals |
Budgeted |
Budgeted | ||
Type |
2020-21 |
2021-22 |
2022-23 |
2023-24 | 2024-25 |
Student Cr Hrs (Sponsored) |
40,287 |
35,927 |
32,022 |
29,469 | 32,225 |
Student Cr Hrs (Non Spon) |
196,989 |
170,872 |
168,143 |
154,562 | 144,963 |
Student Cr Hrs (Out of State) |
11,258 |
10,926 |
10,395 |
9,616 | 13,272 |
Student Cr Hrs (College in the High School) |
10,421 |
9,194 |
8,253 |
7,621 | 11,972 |
Student Cr Hrs (Dual enrolled)* |
16,674 |
14,595 | 12,739 | 11,749 | 17,097 |
Total Student Cr Hrs |
275,629 |
241,514 |
231,552 |
213,017 | 219,529 |
*previously reported as part of Sponsored and Non Spon) |
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REVENUES |
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|
2020-21 |
2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 |
Tuition and Fees |
69,753,401 |
62,588,742 |
65,063,589 |
62,741,746 | 65,447,467 |
Government Revenue |
43,584,897 |
41,559,017 |
42,713,815 |
43,625,548 | 44,729,864 |
HACC Foundation Support |
3,350 | 0 | |||
Auxiliary Revenue |
6,512,410 |
6,345,280 |
7,113,227 |
6,992,692 | 6,764,342 |
Investment Income |
229,747 |
110,986 |
259,000 |
940,000 | 2,400,000 |
Other Revenue |
1,479,129 |
2,145,754 |
2,008,383 |
1,484,751 | 1,322,546 |
Total Revenues |
121,562,934 |
112,749,779 |
117,158,014 |
115,784.737 | 120,664,219 |
EXPENDITURES |
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Payroll Expenditures |
|||||
Wages |
63,174,145 |
65,151,678 |
65,352,517 |
60,813,434 | 67,395,997 |
Fringes |
25,581,421 |
21,795,533 |
25,858,484 |
22,832,942 | 24,645,546 |
Total Payroll Expenditures |
88,755,566 |
86,947,210 |
91,211,001 |
83,646,376 | 92,041,543 |
Operating Expenditures |
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Cost of Sales |
5,603,336 |
4,771,877 |
5,803,509 |
5,645,332 | 5,540,968 |
Institutional Expense |
5,489,194 |
6,401,622 |
6,059,983 |
7,166,726 | 7,390,329 |
Supplies |
1,841,186 |
1,989,554 |
2,915,496 |
2,801,552 | 2,654,216 |
Purchased Services |
2,233,050 |
3,111,347 |
3,491,281 |
3,379,579 | 3,450,575 |
Software |
1,855,573 |
1,834,192 |
3,051,195 |
3,241,252 | 1,818,150 |
Rentals/Leases |
3,147,131 |
17,229 |
89,811 |
39,300 | 46,550 |
Maintenance and Repairs |
1,121,198 |
905,831 |
1,235,859 |
1,403,332 | 1,423,309 |
Professional Fees |
992,169 |
1,125,974 |
1,396,505 |
1,680,895 | 1,451,172 |
Meetings and Travel |
179,446 |
314,248 |
720,661 |
841,815 | 933,330 |
Capital Expenditures |
- |
- |
|||
Total Operating Expenditures |
22,462,283 |
20,471,874 |
24,764,300 |
26,199,783 | 24,708,599 |
Net Operating Increase (Decrease) |
10,345,085 |
5,330,695 |
1,182,713 |
5,938,578 | 3,914,077 |
Prior Period Adjustment |
- |
- |
|||
Plant Fund Transfer |
- |
- |
|||
Debt Service |
5,746,835 |
5,294,009 |
5,534,361 |
6,324,207 | 5,643,762 |
Net Change to Fund Balance |
$ 4,661,776 |
$36,687 |
$ (4,351,648) |
$(385,629) | $(1,729,685) |