School Information

31.9
Total Cost $26,854
Total Enrollment 4,012
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

http://www.hbg.psu.edu
777 W Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057-4846
(717) 948-6452

Penn State is a multicampus public research university that educates students from Pennsylvania, the nation and the world, and improves the well being and health of individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education offered through both resident instruction and online delivery. Our educational programs are enriched by the cutting edge knowledge, diversity, and creativity of our faculty, students, and staff. Our research, scholarship, and creative activity promote human and economic development, global understanding, and progress in professional practice through the expansion of knowledge and its applications ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, 78.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 76.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,565), and 59% receive loans ($7,483 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,820. Off campus it is around $10,242.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is $16,615 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $12,750
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $19,078
Tuition Graduate in State $15,446
Tuition Graduate Out of State $21,806
Living Costs
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $26,854
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $33,182
Total Expense In State Off Campus $30,796
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $17,692
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $37,124
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $24,020
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,736 people applied to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg. Of the applicants, 73.0% were admitted (73.0% male & 72.0% female ) and 23.0% accepted (24.0% male and 21.0% female)

Of the 2,708 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, 18.0% are part-time. A majority (77.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 85.0% of the 1,304 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     68.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     83.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     33.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     11.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     44.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     68.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline November 1st
Admissions Office Phone (717) 948-6250
Admissions Office Email hbgadmit@psu.edu
Admissions Office Address State Undergraduate Admissions 201 Shields Building University Park, PA 16802
Admissions Transfer URL http://hbg.psu.edu/admissions/transfer.php
Admissions Website http://admissions.psu.edu/apply/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.psu.edu/apply/
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 9 23
American/United States Studies/Civilization 9 23
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 6 171 91
Business Administration and Management, General 45
Business/Commerce, General 6
Finance, General 36
International Business/Trade/Commerce 40
Management Information Systems, General 5 4
Management Science, General 75
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 26
Organizational Behavior Studies 19 12
Communication, journalism, and related programs 33
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 33
Computer and information sciences and support services 22 3
Computer and Information Sciences, General 7 3
Information Science/Studies 15
Education 45 255 14
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 14
Curriculum and Instruction 202
Elementary Education and Teaching 40
Health Teacher Education 38
Social Studies Teacher Education 5
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 15
Engineering 109 13
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 24 6
Engineering Science 2
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 12 5
Mechanical Engineering 36
Structural Engineering 37
Engineering technologies/technicians 5
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology 5
English language and literature/letters 14
English Language and Literature, General 14
Health professions and related clinical sciences 1 11 11
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 11
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 11
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7 3 13
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 3 13
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7
Mathematics and statistics 5
Applied Mathematics 5
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 6
Psychology 35 22
Clinical Psychology 8
Community Psychology 12
Psychology, General 35 2
Public administration and social service professions 20 54 1
Public Administration 54 1
Public Policy Analysis 20
Security and protective services 6
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 6
Social sciences 5
Sociology 5
 
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