Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a public 4-year institution in Middletown, PA. It enrolls about 4,651 students and admits roughly 96% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Middletown, PA 17057 |
| County | Dauphin County |
| Enrollment | 4,651 |
| Acceptance rate | 96% |
| Applicants / admitted | 10,296 / 9,924 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $15,944 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $26,668 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 29% |
| Transfer-out rate | 39% |
| Full-time retention rate | 82% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $22,406 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 560–650 |
| ACT middle 50% | 26–30 |
| Website | https://harrisburg.psu.edu/ |
| Phone | 7179486250 |
Admissions
About 10,296 students applied and 9,924 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,210 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $15,944 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $26,668. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $22,406 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,081 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $17,021 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $22,006 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $26,911 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,925 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 950 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 29% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is in Middletown, PA, Dauphin County. Its coordinates are 40.2043, -76.7412.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
About 96% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 10,296 applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $15,944 for in-state students and $26,668 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
About 4,651 students are enrolled.