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Penn State Harrisburg campus

🇺🇸 USA · Pennsylvania

Penn State Harrisburg

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
97.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹25,32,219Out-of-state
Students
4,031Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

97.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 62.6%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 96.39%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 96.4% (9,924/10,296; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

98 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 10,296
Offered a place 9,924
Enrolled 1,210

12.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1120-1310
4001600
ACT composite22-31
136

What a year costs

₹40,04,509 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹25,32,219
  • Housing₹13,59,572
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹40,04,509
After aid (average) ₹21,91,433

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹15,00,282
Out-of-state ₹25,32,219

Average aid awarded: ₹8,99,775 a year.

Outcomes and support

82.1%
Retention
26.1%
Graduation

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 46%
Asian 14.4%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic 9.6%
Multiracial 3.9%
Unknown 1.7%
Native American 0.1%

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate97.6%
Total Applicants10296
Admitted Applicants9924
Enrolled Applicants1210
Application Fee₹6,106
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1120
SAT Composite 75th %1310
ACT Composite 25th %22
ACT Composite 75th %31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹15,00,282
Out-of-State Tuition₹25,32,219
Average Housing Cost₹13,59,572
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹21,91,433
Average Aid Awarded₹8,99,775

Student Body Diversity

African American10.12%
Asian14.44%
Hispanic9.6%
White45.99%
Multiracial3.87%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.00
International14.14%
Unknown Race1.74%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate26.12%
Retention Rate82.12%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates4031

Contact

Street Address777 W Harrisburg Pike
ZIP Code17057
Phone(717) 948-6250
Websitehttps://harrisburg.psu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/