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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

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Rating

Public

Type

5,567

Students

$23,924

Tuition

76%

Acceptance

#575

Ranking

Large Suburb

Campus Setting

Middletown, PA

777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057-4846

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a small public institution located in Middletown, PA ranked 46th in Pennsylvania. It has a total of 4,643 full-time undergraduate students. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg offers 102 different majors and is best known for its Social Studies Teacher Education, Computer and Information Systems Security, and Biological and Physical Sciences programs (nationally ranked 18th, 23rd, and 28th respectively). With an annual tuition of $14,214 for students from Pennsylvania and $23,924 for those from out-of-state, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is somewhat moderately pricey. 60.08% of students graduate beginning the next phase of their lives, working. After graduation, alumni go on to make roughly $50,100 per year, which is 21% above the national median.
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Cost

$24,916
Bellow Average

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

$24,916

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$43,428

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

-

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

76%Acceptance
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

76%

National

69%
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% of students submit

Admissions Yield

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% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Application Fee

$65

Students

4,643Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

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Part-Time

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Male

61%

In-state

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Female

39%

Out of state

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Undergrads Over 25

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International

14%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
11% Mechanical Engineering6% Computer and Information Sciences, General6% Civil Engineering, General77% Others

11% Mechanical Engineering

6% Computer and Information Sciences, General

6% Civil Engineering, General

77% Others

Mechanical Engineering

11%

114 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

6%

65 Graduates

Civil Engineering, General

6%

62 Graduates

Management Science

5%

54 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

5%

50 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

5%

49 Graduates

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

4%

45 Graduates

Psychology, General

4%

42 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

4%

41 Graduates

Academics

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Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

Number of Library Books

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Academic Spend per Student

$4,796

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

87%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$40,100/Year

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

$40,100

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$40,100

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$50,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

60%