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Harford Community College

Harford Community College

Bel Air, MD · Rural · 3,696 students
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$9,234
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
39%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
32% typical
$44,608
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$38,832 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
0% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Harford Community College in Bel Air, Maryland, is best known for providing accessible, high-value education through flexible career training and seamless transfer pathways to top four-year universities. The college boasts exceptionally strong programs in nursing and allied health, business, engineering, and cybersecurity, the latter enriched by close ties to defense contractors and the nearby Aberdeen Proving Ground. Student life is active and engaging, featuring competitive NJCAA athletics, robust campus organizations, and community gatherings at the state-of-the-art APGFCU Arena located right on campus. Set on a picturesque 252-acre campus, Harford stands out for its small class sizes and tailored academic support systems that empower both traditional students and adult learners to achieve their goals.

Wikipedia:Harford Community College is a public community college in Bel Air, Maryland. It was established as Harford Junior College in September 1957 with 116 students in the buildings and on the campus of the Bel Air High School in the county seat. The Bel Air campus of 1964 occupies 332 acres (1.34 km2) and now has 21 buildings totaling over 287,000 square feet (26,700 m2).

Location
Bel Air, MD, 21015-1698 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
34 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$4,032$8,832
Books & supplies$1,300$1,300
Cost of attendance$16,341$21,717
Average net price$9,234Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$8,832
In-state: $4,032
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$21,717
In-state: $16,341
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $9,234
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.harford.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Harford Community College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$9,581
Books & supplies$1,300
Personal expenses$5,142
Transportation$2,122
Total published by the school$21,717
See how the in-state total ($16,341) is made up
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
Harford Community College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$4,205
Books & supplies$1,300
Personal expenses$5,142
Transportation$2,122
Total published by the school$16,341
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$7,272
$30–48k
$7,528
$48–75k
$9,632
$75–110k
$11,592
$110k+
$13,240
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
39%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
41% graduated · 30% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 28% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,741
10 yrs after entry$44,608
Debt
Median at graduation$9,812
Monthly payment$104
Middle 50% owe$3k–$9k
90th percentile$13,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — mixed transfer/career: 32% graduate within 6 yrs, $38,832 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
21%
First-gen
41%
Family income
$30,022
Independent
39%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
59%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
8%
Black
18%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$17M
Full-time faculty
34%
Faculty salary
$7,787/mo
Teaching spend
$7,615
per student
Federal loans
10%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — mixed transfer/career
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time

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