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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Computer Science Programs

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a public institution located in Middletown, PA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?

Contact information for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	777 West Harrisburg Pike, Middletown, PA 17057-4846
Phone:	7179486250
Website:	harrisburg.psu.edu/
Admissions:	harrisburg.psu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	harrisburg.psu.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

This is what Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg admits 98%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

23% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 650. Math scores were between 570 and 660.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1120 to 1310. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg ranged between 22 and 31.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,890	4,772	98%
Women	4,357	4,252	98%

Can I Afford Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?

The average net price after aid at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is $23,478. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$15,388
In-State Fees	$584
Out-of-State Tuition	$26,374
Out-of-State Fees	$584
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,972
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$26,958

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 29% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg receive some form of financial aid (1,204 students).

Nearly 63% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,737 per student.

26% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,716.

Student Loan Debt

41% of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,214 per year.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 626 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,154 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, approximately 60% are male and 40% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	598
Black or African American	419
Hispanic	398
White	1,914
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	162
Non-Resident	585

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	549
New Jersey	58
New York	43
Virginia	37
Maryland	28

Additionally, approximately 14.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Graduate Student Diversity

487 of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	22
Black or African American	34
Hispanic	25
White	251
Two or More Races	14
Non-Resident	134

Online Learning at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,301 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg took at least one online class — of those, 6 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 84 students took at least one online class and 60 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

The following computer science majors are available at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	61	24	—	86
Information Science/Studies	18	11	—	30
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	11	—	—	28

Academic Programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.