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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA·Public·4,031 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. solid earnings of $57,200 within 10 years.

98%
Accept
4,031
Students
N/A
Net Price
26%
Grad Rate
$57,200
Earnings
10 yr
$25,000
Debt

About This School

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a public institution located in Middletown, Pennsylvania with approximately 4,031 undergraduate students enrolled. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. In-state tuition is $15,972 per year. The graduation rate is 26%, and the typical graduate earns $57,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Engineering22%
Computer Science17%
Business & Marketing16%
Biological Sciences9%
Health Professions8%
Education5%
Psychology4%
Social Sciences3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1227
Reading 75th %ile650
Math 75th %ile660

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$15,972
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,958
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$25,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
26%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
82%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$43,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.3x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White46%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian14%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,031 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

777 West Harrisburg Pike

Middletown, PA 17057-4846

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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