Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA · Public

Acceptance rate
98%
Average SAT
1,227
ACT midpoint
Enrollment
4,031
In-state tuition
$15,972
Out-of-state tuition
$26,958
Avg net price
$23,330
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1120 and 1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

Popular programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Mechanical Engineering.106
2Civil Engineering.75
3Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.51
4Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.44
5Biology, General.44
6Business Administration, Management and Operations.39
7Psychology, General.38
8Finance and Financial Management Services.37
9Criminal Justice and Corrections.33
10Computer and Information Sciences, General.32
11Accounting and Related Services.32
12Information Science/Studies.31
13Marketing.30
14Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.25
15Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.23
16Communication and Media Studies.22
17Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.19
18Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.15
19Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.12
20Political Science and Government.12

Showing top 20 of 30 programs

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 98% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

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

Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg typically score between 1120 and 1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

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

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is approximately $23,330 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?

4-year graduation rate data for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.