Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Admission
Application Fee
$65
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
95.55%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
12.62%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,197
SAT Scores
1,210
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 9,925 students have applied and 9,483 students have allowed to admit to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg (Acceptance rate: 95.55%). Penn State Harrisburg's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 12.62 % where 1,197 students have finally enrolled out of 9,483 admitted students.
Penn State Harrisburg acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Penn State Harrisburg enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
How to Apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Penn State Harrisburg. Penn State Harrisburg offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://harrisburg.psu.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | https://harrisburg.psu.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tuition.psu.edu/CostEstimate.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://harrisburg.psu.edu/veterans |
| Athletic | https://www.ncaa.org/ |
| Disability Service | https://harrisburg.psu.edu/student-disability-resources |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Penn State Harrisburg and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is 1,210 and the average ACT score is 26. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 1,210 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,080 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, 331 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,210 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| Total | 1,100 | 1,210 | 1,310 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, 24 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 24 | 26 | 28 |
| English | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 25 | 29 |
Penn State Harrisburg Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |