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# Harford Community College

Rural Maryland community college serving over 5,100 students with low tuition and broad liberal arts programming.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 39.56131, -76.282845

### Summary

Rural Maryland community college serving over 5,100 students with low tuition and broad liberal arts programming.

### Description

Harford Community College is a public two-year institution in Bel Air, Maryland, serving the rural region with accessible, affordable pathways to a degree or career training. The college enrolls over 5,100 students in programs grounded in liberal arts and sciences, designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities or direct entry into the workforce.

In-state tuition is $3,360 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $8,160. The total cost of attendance mirrors tuition, with no additional room and board fees reported, making Harford one of the most cost-effective entry points to higher education in Maryland. Most students commute from surrounding counties.

As a community college, Harford serves as a transfer pathway: many students complete their general education requirements here before moving to bachelor's degree programs elsewhere. The college works best for working adults, high school graduates seeking affordable education, and students who benefit from smaller class sizes and direct support. For program details, admissions information, and outcomes data, visit the official website at https://www.harford.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 162,706
- **State**: MD
- **City**: Bel Air
- **Address**: 401 Thomas Run Rd
- **Zip Code**: 21015
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://www.harford.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Rural
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $3,360
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $8,160
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $3,360
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $8,160
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 5,108
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $145,735,017
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Associate Large/Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities