School Profile

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Harrisburg, PA

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

BestColleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Discover programs by subject area to find the best college for your future.

Search All Programs

Work here? Claim your school's profile

About Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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 745, and admissions are selective. The university offers 14 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 25%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for students are $23,900.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

70% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

25% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

4k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Non-U.S. Citizen

80%

White

8%

Black

7%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

1%

Asian

1%

Unknown

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

45%

Socio-economic diversity

60% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Explore Similar Schools

Gratz College

Melrose Park, PA · Private · Non-profit

View School

Rosemont College

Rosemont, PA · Private · Non-profit

View School

Albright College

Reading, PA · Private · Non-profit

View School

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private · Non-profit

View School

Point Park University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private · Non-profit

View School

Keystone College

La Plume, PA · Private · Non-profit

View School

Wilson College

Chambersburg, PA · Private · Non-profit

View School

Cabrini University

Radnor, PA · Private · Non-profit

View School

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Mansfield, PA · Public · Non-profit

View School

Carlow University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private · Non-profit

View School

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

24

Total Online Enrollment

3,997

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

29% On-campus

71% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 29% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $23,900 $23,900
Graduate $7,200 $7,200

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,500
On-campus room and board $9,150
On-campus other expenses $1,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,150
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $1,900
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $1,900

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $35,550 $35,550
Off-campus without family $36,450 $36,450
Off-campus with family $27,300 $27,300

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

93%

State Grant Aid

41%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

60%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,499
State Grant Aid $3,770
Institution Grant Aid $14,809
Pell Grant Aid $5,061

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

Other

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Other Sports

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

8

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

9

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

11

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

12

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

13

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

Explore Rankings

Explore More Resources

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.