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College Facts and History

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?

  • Adams County
  • Cumberland County
  • Dauphin County
  • Franklin County
  • Juniata County
  • Lancaster County
  • Lebanon County
  • Mifflin County
  • Perry County
  • Schuylkill County
  • York County
  • Five campuses: Gettysburg, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York
  • Off-site learning locations
  • Online instruction, including remote and Virtual Learning

The breakdown of student population by campus location is:

  • Gettysburg Campus: 8.8%
  • Harrisburg Campus: 53.9%
  • Lancaster Campus: 20.3%
  • Lebanon Campus: 3.1%
  • York Campus:13.9%

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?

  • We have the second largest active military and veteran population among public colleges and universities in Pennsylvania.
  • HACC is the largest provider for training public safety professionals - including firefighters, paramedics and police officers - in our 11-county region.
  • Fulbright scholars are among the faculty at HACC.
  • Our students are regularly selected to participate in the Bucknell Community College Scholarship Program.

 

What are the demographics of HACC students?

The average age of a HACC student is:

  • 22.6 years old for full-time
  • 24.4 years old for part-time
  • 24.0 years old for overall average

The age breakdown is:

  • 19 years and under: 40.8%
  • 20 to 24 years: 28.0%
  • 25 to 29 years: 11.4%
  • 30 to 39 years: 12.7%
  • 40 to 49 years: 5.0%
  • 50 to 59 years: 1.6%
  • 60 and over: 0.5%

The full-time to part-time breakdown is:

  • 27.0% full-time
  • 73.0% part-time

The gender breakdown is:

  • 66.2% female
  • 33.8% male

The racial groups by percentage of student population are:

  • African American: 10.0%
  • Asian: 5.4%
  • Caucasian: 61.8%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 13.2%
  • U.S. Non-resident:2.1%
  • Other: 0.3%
  • Two or more races: 4.1%
  • Unknown: 3.0%

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 PlanPathways 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:

  • HACC librarians provide support and information literacy instruction in-person and online. HACC librarians teach more than 6000 class sessions each year and offer research support via email, chat and by appointment.
  • Quiet study spaces, study rooms available by reservation, and easy access to wrap around services from User Support, Tutoring and Testing.
  • Access to on-campus computers and a variety of equipment for short and long term loan for student use.
  • Online resources, including more than 90 academic databases, over 500,000 electronic books, journals, streaming media and research guides.
  • In-person services on each campus and access to over 120,000 print books and journals.

 

Is HACC accredited?

  • The Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredits HACC. The Commission granted initial accreditation in April 1967, and accreditation was last reaffirmed in 2018.
  • The Pennsylvania Department of Education authorized HACC to award associate degrees.
  • Specific programs receive national accreditation. Some programs have earned special accreditation.

 

What is workforce development?

HACC serves businesses and individuals in the community by providing:

  • Apprenticeship Programs
  • Career readiness
  • Customized training opportunities
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
  • General Educational Development (GED) preparation
  • Hands-on learning experiences
  • Skilled training opportunities for high school seniors
  • Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA) training

HACC has offered workforce development for more than 40 years. This includes non-credit training in:

  • Automotive technology
  • Environmental protection
  • Health care
  • Industry safety and quality
  • Information technology (IT) and computer applications
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional development
  • Public safety training to include fire training, law enforcement training and emergency medical services training
  • Transportation and logistics
     

What credentials can I earn from HACC?

HACC awards:

  • Associate in Arts (AA)
  • Associate in Science (AS)
  • Associate in Fine Arts (AFA)
  • Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
  • Certificates of completion with eligibility for industry-recognized certifications and credentials
  • Certificates of proficiency
  • Diplomas

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?

  • Many students can receive the in-state tuition rate. You must be a Pennsylvania resident for at least one year.
  • To receive a sponsored tuition rate, you must reside in one of the 22 sponsored school districts.

Learn more about tuition and fees.
 

How many employees does HACC have?

As of November 2022, HACC has:

  • 66 full-time administrators
  • 265 full-time professionals
  • 13 part-time professionals
  • 266 full-time faculty
  • 762 adjunct faculty 
  • 268 workforce development instructors
  • 241 full-time staff members
  • 59 part-time staff members
  • 2,240 total employees

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

   

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)

         
           

REVENUES

         

 

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

         
           

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

         

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)
Last updated: August 8, 2024