Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg, PA · Private
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology admitted 87.4% of applicants university-wide (1,243 of 1,423).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 87.4% | 1,243 | 1,423 |
| Men | 86.2% | 629 | 730 |
| Women | 88.7% | 614 | 692 |
Of 1,243 admitted students, 119 enrolled (9.6% yield).
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1000–1200
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 21–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $41,140/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,400 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,740 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $41,140/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,637 |
| $30k–48k | $11,292 |
| $48k–75k | $15,063 |
| $75k–110k | $19,420 |
| Over $110k | $20,871 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Achievement Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to 50% of tuition (Merit)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (International Aid)
- Achievement Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to 50% of tuition (Merit)
- Global Leadership Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- International Merit Scholarship — Up to full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Essay prompts
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $52,374
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 33.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 74%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $27,000
- At graduation
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Computer & information sciences (34%), Visual & performing arts (19%), Physical sciences (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.