Middletown, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a four-year, public school located in Middletown, PA. It is non-degree granting school.

98% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 9,316 applied, 9,092 accepted, and 1,022 enrolled in Penn State Harrisburg.
603 men and 406 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,220 SAT, 27 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,220 and ACT score is 27. The SAT score of 1220 is good, 74 to 81 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total112012201310
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing550610650
Math570610660
ACT Score
Composite222731
Math232631
English202431
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $15,972 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,958 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $25,356 for Pennsylvania residents and $33,698 for others.
Tuition has increased by 1.09% compared to last year at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,597 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,579.
For freshmen, 776 students (65%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $8,421.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 4,478 students enrolled Penn State Harrisburg in 2025.
By gender, 2,602 men and 1,876 women students are enrolled.
There are 4,047 undergraduate and 431 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

96 Major Programs

  • 27 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Penn State Harrisburg is 26%.
The retention rate is 82% for full-time and 82% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
26%
Retention Rate
82%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 405 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Penn State Harrisburg and the average faculty salary is $100,145. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 765 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $70,475.
Number of Faculties
405
Average Faculty Salary
$100,145
Number of Staffs
765
Average Staff Salary
$70,475

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries
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