Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
tuition & fees
$26,958
graduate tuition & fees
$33,698
acceptance rate
98%
Student Population
4,478
online students
66
Number of Programs
96
Financial Aid Amount
$10,737
SAT Scores
1,220
Graduation Rate
26%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a Public, 4 years college located in Middletown, Pennsylvania.
It has a total enrollment of 4,478 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Penn State Harrisburg's acceptance rate is 97.60% last year (undergraduate school).
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057-4846 |
| Phone | 717-948-6250 |
| WEB | https://harrisburg.psu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://harrisburg.psu.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid | https://harrisburg.psu.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tuition.psu.edu/student-tuition-calculators |
| Veterans Tuition | https://harrisburg.psu.edu/financial-aid/veteran-services |
| Athletic | https://ncaa.org/sports/2013/11/19/graduation-rates.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://harrisburg.psu.edu/student-disability-resources |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is 97.60% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.24%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97.60 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 11.24 % |
Tuition & Fees
Penn State Harrisburg's 2025 tuition & fees is $15,972 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,958 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.09% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($26,668).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $25,356 for Pennsylvania residents and $33,698 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.05% compared to the last year's rate.
| Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $15,972 | $26,958 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $25,356 | $33,698 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,478 students have enrolled at Penn State Harrisburg (2024-2025). Among them, 66 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Penn State Harrisburg has 4,047 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 431 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,478 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,047 |
| Graduate Students | 431 |
| Online Enrollment | 66 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Penn State Harrisburg offers 96 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Penn State Harrisburg
| Number of programs | 96 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |