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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Private nonprofit 4-year · Harrisburg, Pennsylvania · 615 undergradsTest-optional

Campus of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Photo: David Wilson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission9 in 10 get in87% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$14,133a year · sticker $35,865
Graduation rate
36%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$48,379median per year · debt $25,975
Report card how grades work
C+Overall value
A-Cost
A-Price for low incomes
C-Graduation
CEarnings

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with 615 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, costs an average of $14,133 a year after grants and graduates 36% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology acceptance rate and admissions

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Rolling admissionApplications reviewed as they arrive

Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Harrisburg University of Science and Technology’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$25,100
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$12,134
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$35,865
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$14,133

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $14,133 a year after grants and scholarships, $21,732 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$11,477
$30,001 to $48,000$9,501
$48,001 to $75,000$11,794
$75,001 to $110,000$18,223
Over $110,000$20,817

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduation rate, earnings and debt

36%
finished within 6 years
74%
came back for year two
49%
get a Pell Grant
  • 36% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $48,379 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $25,975 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology$48,379
Pennsylvania median, private nonprofit 4-year$66,391
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology$25,975
Pennsylvania median$26,000
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 54% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology majors and what graduates earn

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology awarded bachelor's degrees in 13 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($74,043).

Computer and information sciences$74,043
Natural Sciences$38,323
All 13 majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Computer and information sciences25$56,459$74,043$27,000
Natural Sciences15$38,655$38,323n/a
Graphic and industrial design12$24,175n/a$27,000
Chemistry11n/an/an/a
Business administration7n/an/an/a
Environmental science5n/an/an/a
IT and network administration5n/an/an/a
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians4n/an/an/a
Kinesiology and exercise science4n/an/an/a
Nursing4n/an/an/a
Biotechnology3n/an/an/a
Geology and earth sciences3n/an/an/a
Applied mathematics2n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

14 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 14 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Business analytics and operations researchMaster's306n/an/a
Applied mathematicsMaster's155n/an/a
Computer scienceMaster's124n/an/a
Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansMaster's76n/an/a
Human Computer InteractionMaster's20n/an/a
Medical Illustration and InformaticsMaster's12n/an/a
BiotechnologyMaster's10n/an/a
Intelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsMaster's9n/an/a
Educational/Instructional Media DesignMaster's7n/an/a
StatisticsDoctoral7n/an/a
PharmacyMaster's5n/an/a
Data analyticsMaster's4n/an/a
NursingMaster's4n/an/a
Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansDoctoral2n/an/a

Students and location

  • 615 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 29% women, 71% men
  • 18 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: small city
  • Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Harrisburg University of Science and Technology cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $25,100. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $14,133 a year in 2024-25.

Is Harrisburg University of Science and Technology test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?

36% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $48,379 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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