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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101-2208

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Known for computer science — close-knit campus

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a private institution in Harrisburg with particular strength in computer science and business.

A small campus of 650 undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,374 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,766.

Established
2001
Type
Private university

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82%Acceptance
SAT Avg
650Students
17:1Student:Faculty
43%Grad Rate
$52,374Earnings 10yr
$13,766Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate81.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

81.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$23,900
Room & Board$9,900
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$33,434
Average Net Price$13,766
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,291
$30–48K$12,086
$48–75K$12,510
$75–110K$18,031
$110K+$17,783

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,766

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,848

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (34)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
650
Gender Split
29% / 71%
Women / Men
First Generation
44%
Pell Grant Recipients
48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Black 25%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 6%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate43.4%
Freshman Retention72.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,365
8 Years$41,842
10 Years$52,374

Rankings

U.S. News
#129

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from PA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
93 mi(161 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
154 mi(267 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
165 mi(286 min)

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