Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Rankings and Evaluation
Pennsylvania Colleges
#81 in Pennsylvania Colleges
Federal Region III
#86 in Federal Region III
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is ranked 81st in Pennsylvania Colleges and 86th in Federal Region III.
The following statements evaluate Harrisburg University of Science and Technology by comparing key academic facts to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
- Its tuition & fees of $23,900 is relatively inexpensive compared to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (84%) is higher (easy to get in).
- It has average number of students of 3,082.
- It offers fewer area of study (39 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are $23,900 and it is relatively inexpensive compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology $23,900
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $26,737
4-Years Colleges $22,926
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania $34,105
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The 2024 graduate tuition & fees of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are $16,440 and it is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology $16,440
All U.S. Colleges $18,842
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $18,688
4-Years Colleges $18,848
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania $20,498
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 84% and it is higher (easy to get in) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 84%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 66%
4-Years Colleges 68%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 68%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
The yield, also known as enrollment rate, of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 14% and the yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 14%
All U.S. Colleges 37%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 35%
4-Years Colleges 35%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 29%
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 31% and it is lower (less completion rate) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 31%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 56%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 67%
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 2% and it is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 2%
All U.S. Colleges 21%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 25%
4-Years Colleges 24%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 21%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 79% and it is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 79%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 74%
4-Years Colleges 73%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 81%
Student Population
The total student population at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 3,082 and its population average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 3,082
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 2,477
4-Years Colleges 4,686
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 2,751
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $22,320 which is 93.39% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is much higher compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology $22,320
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $16,488
4-Years Colleges $12,161
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania $21,453
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 16 to 1 and the ratio is extremely higher (many students per class/faculty) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 16 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 12 to 1
4-Years Colleges 14 to 1
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 13 to 1
Number of Programs
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offers 39 programs and it means fewer area of study compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 39
All U.S. Colleges 37
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 45
4-Years Colleges 58
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania 60
Number of Online Programs
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offers 1 online programs and it means limited online classes compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.