Harrisburg Area Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
66%
Female Students
3%
International
10
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Harrisburg Area Community College has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
65.2%(12,122)
Hispanic
12.3%(2,288)
African American
10.2%(1,889)
Asian
5.4%(997)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(44)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
4.0%(738)
Unknown
2.8%(514)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment18,971
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Harrisburg Area Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Harrisburg Area Community College has a gender distribution of 66% female students and 34% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.3%(6,510)
Women
65.7%(12,461)

Gender Statistics

Men6,510

34% of total enrollment

Women12,461

66% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Harrisburg Area Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 25% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
20.0%(2,574)
18-19
20.8%(2,680)
20-21
15.3%(1,971)
22-24
12.7%(1,642)
25+
31.2%(4,013)

Age Diversity Insights

25%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Harrisburg Area Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 182% in-state residents, -84% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.5%(1,594)
International
1.5%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State1,594

182% of student body

International24

3% of student body

States Represented

10 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

66%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age