How much has HACC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 18.78% from 2014 ($24,091), where HACC's current cost is $28,615. In 2024, the COA is increased by 14.09% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $10,695 (2014) to $11,400 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 22.38% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Harrisburg Area Community College.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Harrisburg Area Community College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 18.78% for that period where the last year costs were $28,615. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 22.38% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $11,400. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Harrisburg Area Community College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$7,440$10,695-
2015-16$7,500$8,940 -16.41%
2016-17$7,785$9,225 3.19%
2017-18$7,725$9,225 0.00%
2018-19$7,935$9,435 2.28%
2019-20$8,085$9,585 1.59%
2020-21$8,160$9,660 0.78%
2021-22$8,295$9,818 1.64%
2022-23$8,565$10,148 3.36%
2023-24$8,918$11,400 12.34%
Harrisburg Area Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,946, and it has increased 12.62% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,728-
2015-16$1,728 0.00%
2016-17$1,728 0.00%
2017-18$1,800 4.17%
2018-19$1,968 9.33%
2019-20$2,064 4.88%
2020-21$2,064 0.00%
2021-22$9,818 375.68%
2022-23$2,232 -77.27%
2023-24$1,946 -12.81%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 11.51% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Harrisburg Area Community College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$11,668-
2015-16$11,152 -4.42%
2016-17$11,018 -1.20%
2017-18$12,414 12.67%
2018-19$12,541 1.02%
2019-20$12,541
2020-21$13,150 4.86%
2021-22$13,300 1.14%
2022-23$12,702 -4.50%
2023-24$15,269 20.21%
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