Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
PublicMiddletown, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a public mid-sized school in Middletown, PA, enrolling about 4,031 undergraduates. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 98%. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer and Information Sciences, General (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $120,729/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg in Middletown, PA admits approximately 98% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg typically score between 1120–1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg typically score between 22–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg cost?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's total cost of attendance is reported at $32,521 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg require students to live on campus?
No -- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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