# Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/pennsylvania-state-university-penn-state-harrisburg

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a public college in Middletown, PA with 4,031 undergraduates. It admits 98% of applicants, and admitted students average 1227 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,753 per year ($13,038 for families earning under $30,000). 27% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 98% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 10,296 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 9,924 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 550–650 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 570–660 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 22–31 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $27,186 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $16,753 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $13,038 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $8,885 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $11,750 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $17,214 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $24,689 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 4,031 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 27% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $71,762 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $24,500 (FY2024) |

## What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

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

## FAQ

**What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's acceptance rate?**

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg admits 98% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1227.

**What ACT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–31.

**Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?**

In Fall 2023, 10,296 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg and 9,924 were admitted; 1,210 enrolled.

**Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg consider legacy status?**

No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg require an essay?**

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $27,186 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,753.

**What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's graduation rate?**

27% 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 214713. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology