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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA·Public·~98% acceptance

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a public university in Middletown, PA. Admissions are accessible, with about 98% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $23,330 per year after financial aid. About 28% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $63,435 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$23,330/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $32,521
Aid cuts ~$9,191/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
Nov 1
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.23–3.73
SAT (middle 50%)1120–1310
ACT (middle 50%)22–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
28%
graduation rate
82%
freshman retention
$55,620
median earnings, 6yr
$63,435
median earnings, 10yr
How Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg reads an application

What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
College-prep programTest scoresApplication essays

From federal IPEDS data — what Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg admits about 98% of applicants.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg cost?
At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg, the average net price after aid is about $23,330 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $32,521 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1120–1310 on the SAT and 22–31 on the ACT.
What are Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's application deadlines?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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