Open-access community college in Maryland offering 140+ affordable degree and certificate programs.
Harford Community College operates seven academic divisions offering 61 associate degrees and 21 certificate programs, plus 140+ total degree and certificate options. The college provides flexible learning through online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats. Academic support includes advising, tutoring, and study skills services. The college is designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (CAE-CD) by the NSA and Department of Homeland Security, and receives NSF support for biotechnology pathways programs.
The 350-acre suburban campus features 23 buildings totaling over 287,000 square feet. Key facilities include the APG Federal Credit Union Arena (2,552 capacity for sports, up to 3,400 for events), Harford Sports Complex with multiple baseball and softball fields, and Harford Stadium (1,000 seats). The campus houses a library, Chesapeake Center with gallery and theater, Joppa Hall with recital and black box theaters, and Darlington Hall for nursing and allied health programs. Students can engage with 35+ registered student organizations and access the Early Learning Center.
The Fighting Owls compete in the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MD JUCO) and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) at Division I and II levels. The college offers 9 varsity sports: men's baseball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, and football; women's basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Notable achievements include the women's lacrosse team's first NJCAA national championship in 2019 and the men's lacrosse team's 2023 national championship with a 12-0 season. Over 70 students have been named All-Americans at the junior college level.
As an open-access community college, Harford accepts students seeking credit and noncredit programs. The college offers dual enrollment for high school students, military and veteran support services, and transfer partnerships with 25 schools in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. Financial aid and scholarships are available. Specific tuition and fee information was not detailed in the provided sources.