Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg — College Profile

About

Penn State Harrisburg is a dynamic, research-oriented college within the Pennsylvania State University system, renowned for its strong programs in engineering, business administration, criminal justice, and public policy. Located just minutes from the state capital in Middletown, the campus offers students unparalleled access to government internships, corporate research partnerships, and practical, hands-on learning experiences. The campus culture blends a supportive, diverse, and close-knit community with NCAA Division III athletics and the vast resources and pride of the worldwide Penn State alumni network.

Wikipedia:Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg—Capital College, commonly known as Penn State Harrisburg, is an undergraduate college and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University located in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania. The campus is 9 miles (14 km) south of Harrisburg. Penn State offers 2 associate, 34 baccalaureate, 19 master's, and three doctoral degree programs as well as certificate, certification, and joint degree programs. It was an upper division college from its founding in 1966 until accepting freshmen and sophomores in 2004.

Location

Middletown, PA, 17057-4846 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

BWI · Baltimore

71 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$15,972$26,958

Housing & food (on campus)$14,474$14,474

Books & supplies$1,200$1,200

Cost of attendance$32,521$43,507 est.

Average net price$23,330Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$26,958

In-state: $15,972

Housing & food (on campus)$14,474

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$43,507 est.

In-state: $32,521

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $23,330

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students

$0–30k

$16,219

$30–48k

$16,221

$48–75k

$21,176

$75–110k

$25,103

$110k+

$29,834

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

58% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $5,906

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

28%

Within 4 yrs

18%

Back for yr 2

82%

Transferred

42%

Pell students: 42.4% · others: 21.6%

8 yrs after starting

28% graduated · 58% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 14% left or unknown

Earnings

6 yrs after entry$55,620

10 yrs after entry$63,435

Debt

Median at graduation$25,000

Monthly payment$265

Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$27k

90th percentile$34,000

Admissions

Getting in

Admit rate

98%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1227

R 550–650 · M 570–660

SAT middle 50%: 1120–1310

40080012001600

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 97.6% · women 97.6%

Yield: 11.2% of admitted students enroll

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Student Body

Gender

Men 60%Women 40%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

15 : 1

Pell grant

26%

First-gen

29%

Family income

$61,924

Independent

20%

Veterans

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

Where first-years come from

In state (PA)

53.8%

Out of state

26.6%

International

19.6%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 58 · NY 43 · VA 37 · MD 28 · CA 14

Race & ethnicity

White

46%

Hispanic

10%

Black

10%

Asian

14%

Two or more

Non-resident

14%

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III without football

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Golf
Men's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs

After 6 yrs

$55,620

After 10 yrs

$63,435

Mechanical Engineering78

Civil Engineering72

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing54

Computer and Information Sciences, General47

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering47

Information Science/Studies40

Finance and Financial Management Services38

Biology, General37

Psychology, General35

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness27

Criminal Justice and Corrections27

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods25

Marketing25

Business Administration, Management and Operations24

Accounting and Related Services21

Communication and Media Studies17

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$86M

Full-time faculty

60%

Faculty salary

$11,107/mo

Teaching spend

$3,651

per student

Federal loans

41%

Classification

Research activity

Research college or university