Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Area Community College is not competitive to get into. The acceptance rate at Harrisburg Area Community College is 90%. Out of 6,978 applications received in 2023, 6,280 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Harrisburg Area Community College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Harrisburg Area Community College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Harrisburg Area Community College's admissions stats.

Harrisburg Area Community College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Harrisburg Area Community College.

Considering Applying Early to Harrisburg Area Community College?

Harrisburg Area Community College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Harrisburg Area Community College Admissions

Is Harrisburg Area Community College Difficult To Get Into?

It is not competitive to get into Harrisburg Area Community College. Harrisburg Area Community College has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Harrisburg Area Community College accepted 90% of students, around 6,280 of the 6,978 students who applied.

Schools that are not competitive to get into, like Harrisburg Area Community College, accept virtually all applicants regardless of high school rank or test scores. Admissions to allied health, apprenticeship, RN and LPN nursing programs is program moderately difficult.

Transferring to Harrisburg Area Community College

Transfer student admissions is not competitive.

For Students Waitlisted to Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Area Community College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Harrisburg Area Community College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine. Wondering what factors are considered by Harrisburg Area Community College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Harrisburg Area Community College for more information on admission factors.

Harrisburg Area Community College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Harrisburg Area Community College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Harrisburg Area Community College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

GPA and Testing

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Harrisburg Area Community College?

Harrisburg Area Community College has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Harrisburg Area Community College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Harrisburg Area Community College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Harrisburg Area Community College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Harrisburg Area Community College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

Harrisburg Area Community College Admissions FAQs

Does Harrisburg Area Community College accept transfer credits?

✅ Harrisburg Area Community College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Harrisburg Area Community College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Harrisburg Area Community College?

✅ Harrisburg Area Community College is not test optional.

What is Harrisburg Area Community College's acceptance rate?

✅ Harrisburg Area Community College's acceptance rate is 90%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Harrisburg Area Community College?

❌ Harrisburg Area Community College does not offer early decision.

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