Harrisburg Area Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
HACC’s 93.6% acceptance rate means admission is within reach for most applicants, but the 54% freshman retention rate is the number to plan around. Since HACC is test-optional, use SAT or ACT prep as a readiness check so you enter with the reading and math skills to start in the right courses.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Harrisburg Area Community College facts and stats
Harrisburg Area Community College enrolls about 12,585 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. HACC has a freshman retention rate of 54%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Harrisburg, PA
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Key Harrisburg Area Community College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
HACC is test-optional, so use this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, and reserve the summer before senior year and a fall retake for superscoring before your regular application deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
At HACC, in-state tuition is $6,396 and out-of-state tuition is $8,658. About 53% of students receive aid, and filing the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline can help you be considered for available financial aid.
HACC’s out-of-state tuition is $8,658, compared with $6,396 for in-state tuition. Room and board adds about $9,460 for students who need housing, so total costs can vary significantly. With 53% of students receiving financial aid, many students pay less than the listed price depending on their financial need and available grants.
Student life at Harrisburg Area Community College
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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