Penn State Harrisburg
Overview
Student Population
| Location | Middletown, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Penn State Harrisburg is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,588 prospective students applied, and 4,026 were granted admission. Of those admitted 987 enrolled in the school. 4,146 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 787 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $14,214 plus fees of $984. Penn State Harrisburg is ranked 521 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1290 |
| ACT | 23/27 |
| GPA | 3.08 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $984 |
| Room and Board | $11,570 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,396 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $984 |
| Room and Board | $11,570 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,648 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 34% |
| Engineering | 23% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Communication | 7% |
| English and Literature | 5% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| P |
Penn State YorkYork, Pennsylvania |
| G |
George Mason UniversityFairfax, Virginia |
| S |
St Mary's College of MarylandSt. Mary's City, Maryland |
| J |
James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg, Virginia |
| G |
SUNY at GeneseoGeneseo, New York |
| o |
SUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestrySyracuse, New York |
| W |
West Liberty UniversityWest Liberty, West Virginia |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214713 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Harrisburg.
