Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg University of Science & Technology, commonly referred to as Harrisburg University (HU), is a private STEM-focused university in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with an additional location in Philadelphia. Founded in 2001 as Harrisburg Polytechnic Institute, it offers STEM-focused degree and certificate programs.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 87%
- Average net price: $15,376
- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,492
- Graduation rate (150%): 34%
- Graduation rate (200%): 33%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 52%
- Student to faculty ratio: 18:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $52,374
- Median earnings (8 years): $41,842
- Median earnings (6 years): $34,365
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, small
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Harrisburg, PA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology include Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Game and Interactive Media Design.
- Computer Science (17 bachelor's) · median earnings $74,043 4 years after graduation · median debt $28,250
- Natural Sciences (15 bachelor's) · median earnings $38,323 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,000
- Game and Interactive Media Design (12 bachelor's)
- Forensic Chemistry (11 bachelor's)
- Information Technology (8 bachelor's) · median earnings $74,043 4 years after graduation · median debt $28,250
- E-commerce (7 bachelor's)
- Environmental Science (5 bachelor's)
- Computer and Information Systems Security (5 bachelor's) · median earnings $74,043 4 years after graduation · median debt $28,250
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology (4 bachelor's)
- Sport and Fitness Administration (4 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 62%, Computer Science 30%, Health 5%, Biological Sciences 3%.
Award levels offered: Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $10,291 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $10,291
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $12,086
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $12,510
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $18,031
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $17,783
- In-state tuition and fees: $24,400
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $24,400
- Books and supplies: $1,200
- On-campus room and board: $11,040
- Off-campus room and board: $11,040
- Off-campus with family: $3,866
- Typical cost of attendance: $36,640
- Sticker vs net gap: 58%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 47%
- Federal loan recipients: 56%
- Average institutional grant: $14,081
- Average federal loan: $6,715
- Median debt at graduation: $27,000
Admissions
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology admits 87% of applicants. Of students admitted, 10% enrolled.
- Applications: 1,423
- Admitted: 1,243
- Enrolled: 119
- Yield (first-choice signal): 10%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 2,492
- Women: 47%
- Commuter share (estimated): 91%
- Part-time undergraduates: 14%
- Age 25 and older: 16%
- Graduate students: 2,174
- Graduation rate: 34%
- Come back after freshman year: 74%
- First-generation: 44%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 40%
- Student to faculty: 18:1
- Professor salary: $110,789
- Associate professor salary: $91,940
- Assistant professor salary: $80,491
- On-campus housing capacity: 228
- Study abroad: Not available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology acceptance rate? Harrisburg University of Science and Technology admits 87% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Harrisburg University of Science and Technology cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $10,291 a year after aid. Average net price is $15,376.
What majors does Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offer? Popular programs include Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Game and Interactive Media Design, Forensic Chemistry, Information Technology.
What is the average salary after Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $52,374 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 52% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 34%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology official site: https://www.harrisburgu.edu.