Acceptance rate
97.6%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
This public university in Middletown, PA enrolls about 4,600 students and has very high acceptance (97.6%). It's strongest in engineering, computer science, and business. Note that the 6-year graduation rate is notably low at 26%, though first-year retention is 82%. Graduates earn a median of $63,435 after ten years, with median debt around $25,000.
Enrollment
4,572
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
26%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1120 – 1310
ACT (composite)
22 – 31
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$16,219
family income
$30–48k
$16,221
family income
$48–75k
$21,176
family income
$75–110k
$25,103
family income
$110k+
$29,834
family income
26% receive Pell grants
41% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Engineering
22.2%
Computer Science
17.1%
Business & Marketing
16.0%
Biology
8.6%
Health Professions
8.1%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$63,435
Earnings (6 yr)
$55,620
Completion
26%
Retention
82%
Median debt
$25,000
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg has an acceptance rate of 97.6%, making it relatively accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1120 and 1310 on the SAT. The ACT range is 22–31.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $16,219 per year, rising to $29,834 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
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