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Penn State Harrisburg
  • 4 Year
  • MIDDLETOWN, PA

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade C
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

Penn State Harrisburg is a public college located in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,915 undergraduate students. The Penn State Harrisburg acceptance rate is 88%. Popular majors include Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Information Science. Graduating 63% of students, Penn State Harrisburg alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,100.

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777 WEST HARRISBURG PIKE
MIDDLETOWN, PA 17057
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
North Eastern Athletic Conference

Penn State Harrisburg Rankings

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PSU Harrisburg Admissions

Acceptance Rate
88%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1050-1290
ACT Range
23-27
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$22,306 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,506 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
73%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
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Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    12%
  • On Campus
    87%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,915 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
276
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
26%
Varsity Athletes
6%
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$50,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
63%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%

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