# Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg, PA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/harrisburg-university-of-science-and-technology

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a private nonprofit college in Harrisburg, PA with 615 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $14,133 per year ($11,477 for families earning under $30,000). 36% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,379 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 87% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,290 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,055 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $35,865 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $14,133 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,477 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,501 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $11,794 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,223 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $20,817 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 615 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 36% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $48,379 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,975 (FY2024) |

## What Harrisburg University of Science and Technology considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Considered
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's acceptance rate?**

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**Is Harrisburg University of Science and Technology test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?**

In Fall 2023, 1,290 students applied to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and 1,055 were admitted; 145 enrolled.

**Does Harrisburg University of Science and Technology consider legacy status?**

Yes. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Harrisburg University of Science and Technology require an essay?**

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Harrisburg University of Science and Technology cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $35,865 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,133.

**What is Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's graduation rate?**

36% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 446640. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology
