How much has Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by inf% from (-), where Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster'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 $9,435 (2018) to $11,400 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 20.83% over the past 10 years. The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster.
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster's tuition increase rate is higher than the Pennsylvania's average increase rate of 19.03%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster over the past 6 years. The COA has increased inf% 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 20.83% for the last 6 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $11,400. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster over last the 6 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2018-19$7,935$9,435-
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$8,564$10,148 3.36%
2023-24$8,918$11,400 12.34%
Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster 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 decreased -1.12% from the year 2018 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2018-19$1,968-
2019-20$2,064 4.88%
2020-21$2,064 0.00%
2021-22$2,064 0.00%
2022-23$2,232 8.14%
2023-24$1,946 -12.81%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 10.00% when living-off campus from the year 2018 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2018-19$4,468-
2019-20$4,468 0.00%
2020-21$4,639 4.86%
2021-22$4,999 1.14%
2022-23$4,344 -4.50%
2023-24$5,809 20.21%
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