HCC is a two-year, public community college offering both transfer and career-oriented programs, as well as continuing education classes. Associate degrees, certificates, and letters of recognition are awarded in more than 100 programs of study.

The college has maintained accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools since its first review in 1968 and continues to meet the requirements necessary to maintain that accreditation. The 319-acre picturesque campus encompasses 18 buildings and includes a full-service business incubator, numerous gardens, and an outdoor amphitheater.