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Overview
Established in 2001, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a private, 4-year institution located in the state of Pennsylvania. Academic courses at HU operate on a trimester calendar and utilize each of the college’s many state-of-the-art facilities, including the Center for Advanced Entertainment & Learning Technologies and the Government Technology Institute. Every student earning a degree from HU is required to complete an internship during their college career, which includes 135 hours of experiential learning that will prepare them for life in their future fields of work. The college has one sports team, an eSports team, which offers full-tuition to its varsity gamers.
Acceptance Rate:
84%
Average Net Price:
$14,339
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $23,900 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $23,900 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
74%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
51%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,589
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,337
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,641
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
37%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4411
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,337
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,823,153
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$2,043,825
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,997
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$260
Students receiving federal loans
67%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,292
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,892
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
1160
Students Applied
5
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
3.3
Average GPA
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,082
Total Number of Undergrads
649
0
100
16%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
25%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
27
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
18
Countries Represented
4
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
44%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
39%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
The Storm
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$260
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingStudents in the forensics field do a pig dig where a class murders a dead pig and buries it. they then go out to find a pig body from the previous year's class to analyze it and find a cause of death. this is just an example of how much this school can teach and prepare one for their future.
Laura from Monongahela, PA
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a great school to go to. You get that one on one with teachers. Everyone is so helpfully and will guide you to a better education and decision making.
Antoinette from Harrisburg, PA
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has very small and close knit classrooms where students are encouraged to ask questions and receive a superb learning experience. The University is very up to date on the latest technology. In addition, all of the professors are very friendly and available to the students.
Miranda from Fawn Grove, PA
The school is good for students who want the one-on-one teacher student time, since it is a small college. Also, with the new improvements it also is becoming better. The location is a great one because there are many things around for the students to go to.
Christina from Harrisburg, PA
A great new university dedicated to preparing students for careers in STEM areas. Small class size and personal attention are tops. Moderate tuition and fees are a great plus too!
Kevin from Philadelphia, PA
I love what this college has to offer. It has small class sizes so I'm sure I won't be left out or feel like so. I can't wait to actually visit the campus to see what the Harrisburg community is like.
Jackie from Columbia, MD
Harrisburg U is a great place to be. It's confortable, and everyone knows everyone. It's an amazing change from high school.
Donna from New Oxford, PA
i'm learning alot but for one class, i'm struggling with alot.
Ronita from Philadelphia, PA
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