Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg — College Profile

About

As the largest Commonwealth Campus of Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Harrisburg is highly regarded for combining the prestige and vast resources of a major research institution with the supportive, close-knit environment of a residential campus. The college is particularly renowned for its high-quality programs in engineering, business, computer science, and public affairs, leveraging its close proximity to the state capital to offer students exceptional internship and career-networking opportunities. Student life is vibrant and diverse, featuring over 70 clubs, NCAA Division III athletics, and a welcoming community that fosters close faculty-student collaboration. A distinctive advantage for prospective students is the flexibility to complete one of over 40 high-demand baccalaureate degrees entirely on-site in Middletown or utilize Penn State’s popular "2+2 plan" to transition to University Park, ultimately earning a world-recognized Penn State degree.

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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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, 2023-24

$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

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

28%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

18%

Back for yr 2

82%

Transferred

42%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

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

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

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 · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

98%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1227

R 550–650 · M 570–660

SAT middle 50%: 1120–1310

40080012001600

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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

Race & ethnicity

White

46%

Hispanic

10%

Black

10%

Asian

14%

Two or more

Non-resident

14%

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25

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 · measured 2020 & 2021

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