Harrisburg University of Science and Technology School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$23,900
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About Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a small private university located on an urban campus in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,291, and admissions are selective. The university offers 8 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 31%, and a student-faculty ratio of 29:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,900.
This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$23,900
Avg tuition
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Acceptance Rate Insight
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Retention Rate Insight
71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
31% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
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Open admission Yes
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Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards4k
Number of Students Enrolled
84%
Online Student Enrollment
29:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Non-U.S. Citizen
82%
White
7%
Black
6%
Hispanic
2%
Two or more races
1%
Asian
1%
Unknown
0%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
46%
Socio-economic diversity
64% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
8
Total Online Enrollment
3,623
Percent of Programs Online
47% On-campus
53% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
64%
State Grant Aid
37%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
64%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$27k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.