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Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD · Suburb · 2,948 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As Maryland’s first community college, Hagerstown Community College (HCC) is highly regarded for its affordable associate degree pathways, boasting particularly strong, state-of-the-art programs in nursing and health sciences, cybersecurity, and engineering. The school offers a vibrant, commuter-friendly student experience on its scenic 319-acre campus, where students can engage in active campus clubs, competitive NJCAA athletic teams, and hands-on learning. What truly sets HCC apart is its robust network of "articulation agreements" that guarantee seamless credit transfers to four-year universities, alongside innovative technical partnerships with local industries that prepare students for immediate, high-demand careers.


Wikipedia: Hagerstown Community College (HCC) is a public community college in Hagerstown, Maryland. It was founded in 1946 as Maryland’s first community college. The campus encompassed eighteen buildings on 319 acres (129 ha). The college hosts a business incubator, outdoor gardens, and an amphitheater.

Location
Hagerstown, MD, 21742-6514 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
IAD · Dulles
49 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$12,747
Out-of-state COA
$16,617
Avg net price
$6,835
In-state tuition
$4,320
Out-of-state tuition
$8,190
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,093
$30–48k
$6,266
$48–75k
$7,728
$75–110k
$8,736
$110k+
$10,814
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
38%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
40%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
35%
Median earnings (6yr)
$35,634
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,615
Median debt
$11,000
Monthly loan payment
$117
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,955$12,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,718
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
17
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
21%
First-generation
48%
Median family income
$28,266
Independent students
47%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
61%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
13%
Black
15%
Asian
3%
Two or more
6%
Unknown
6%
Institutional
Endowment
$22M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
26%
Avg faculty salary
$7,590/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,300
Federal loan rate
14%

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