Harrisburg University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3894 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1089 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1018 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #70 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2460 of 2,719 | For Data Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Undergraduates
- 718
- Graduates
- 2,840
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.harrisburgu.edu
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has an acceptance rate of 82% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 79% | 84% |
| Applicants | 1,290 | 660 | 630 |
| Admissions | 1,055 | 524 | 531 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 136 | 98 | 38 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 8 | 1 |
2,927 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
252 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 2770 (78%) |
|---|---|
| White | 321 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 208 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 132 (4%) |
| Asian | 63 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 39 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 24 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $14,882 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,291 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,086 |
| $48-75K | $12,510 |
| $75-110K | $18,031 |
| $110K+ | $17,783 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,900 | $14,940 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,900 | $14,940 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,900 | $14,940 |
| Fee in-district | $1,500 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,500 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 231 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $7,180 |
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology majors
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has granted 104 bachelor's degrees across 13 programs, 686 master's across 13 programs, and 6 doctorate degrees in Mathematical Statistics and Probability. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science | 270 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 2 | 183 | |
| Computer & Computer Systems Technology & Technician | 90 | ||
| Computer Science | 87 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 27 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Biotechnology | 6 | 7 | |
| Natural Sciences | 13 | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | 12 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 11 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 11 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 9 | ||
| Information Technology | 8 | ||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 6 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 5 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 4 | 1 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Business Analytics | 4 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 2 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 104 | 686 | 6 |
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 44% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has published 1,161 scientific papers with 14,298 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Political Science, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 33 |
| 1993 | 10 | 37 |
| 1994 | 12 | 33 |
| 1995 | 13 | 55 |
| 1996 | 11 | 70 |
| 1997 | 10 | 106 |
| 1998 | 10 | 129 |
| 1999 | 7 | 130 |
| 2000 | 5 | 169 |
| 2001 | 7 | 160 |
| 2002 | 24 | 165 |
| 2003 | 14 | 175 |
| 2004 | 13 | 178 |
| 2005 | 34 | 178 |
| 2006 | 31 | 186 |
| 2007 | 32 | 239 |
| 2008 | 23 | 234 |
| 2009 | 20 | 315 |
| 2010 | 32 | 350 |
| 2011 | 20 | 335 |
| 2012 | 30 | 346 |
| 2013 | 14 | 409 |
| 2014 | 18 | 372 |
| 2015 | 15 | 347 |
| 2016 | 17 | 353 |
| 2017 | 41 | 390 |
| 2018 | 43 | 466 |
| 2019 | 64 | 632 |
| 2020 | 118 | 858 |
| 2021 | 74 | 1174 |
| 2022 | 99 | 1400 |
| 2023 | 105 | 1858 |
| 2024 | 128 | 2048 |
Notable alumni
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Timothy DeFoor
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Timothy Lionel DeFoor is an American politician who currently serves as the Pennsylvania Auditor General. He previously served as the Controller of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He is the first black elected state official in Pennsylvania history.
General info
| Founded | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 376 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 326 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101-2208 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 50,000 |
| Phone | 7179015100 |