Harrisburg University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3703 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1045 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #973 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #66 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2502 of 3,007 | For Environmental Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 706
- Graduates
- 2,944
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- 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 87% 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 | 87% | 86% | 89% |
| Applicants | 1,423 | 730 | 692 |
| Admissions | 1,243 | 629 | 614 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 113 | 81 | 32 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 4 | 2 |
2,944 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
311 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| TOEFL | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | 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 | 2827 (77%) |
|---|---|
| White | 332 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 193 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 136 (4%) |
| Asian | 80 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 46 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 34 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $15,984 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 | $12,637 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,292 |
| $48-75K | $15,063 |
| $75-110K | $19,420 |
| $110K+ | $20,871 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,900 | $17,190 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,900 | $17,190 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,900 | $17,190 |
| Fee in-district | $500 | |
| Fee in-state | $500 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 228 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $8,400 |
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology majors
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has granted 100 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs, 732 master's across 13 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science | 302 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 2 | 155 | |
| Computer Science | 124 | ||
| Computer & Computer Systems Technology & Technician | 76 | 2 | |
| Human Computer Interaction | 20 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 15 | ||
| Biotechnology | 3 | 10 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 12 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 12 | ||
| Forensic Chemistry | 11 | ||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 9 | ||
| Information Technology | 8 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 4 | 4 | |
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 7 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 7 | ||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 5 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 5 | ||
| Business Analytics | 4 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 4 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Grand Total | 100 | 732 | 9 |
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 33% | 36% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has published 1,248 scientific papers with 15,791 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Engineering, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | 38 |
| 1994 | 12 | 33 |
| 1995 | 14 | 55 |
| 1996 | 11 | 70 |
| 1997 | 10 | 107 |
| 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 | 334 |
| 2012 | 30 | 347 |
| 2013 | 14 | 409 |
| 2014 | 18 | 373 |
| 2015 | 15 | 347 |
| 2016 | 17 | 357 |
| 2017 | 41 | 390 |
| 2018 | 44 | 465 |
| 2019 | 64 | 632 |
| 2020 | 119 | 860 |
| 2021 | 74 | 1178 |
| 2022 | 99 | 1406 |
| 2023 | 106 | 1863 |
| 2024 | 133 | 2090 |
| 2025 | 95 | 1855 |
Notable alumni
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Timothy DeFoor
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Timothy Lionel DeFoor is an American politician who is serving as the 50th Pennsylvania auditor general since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as controller of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania from 2016 to 2021.
General info
| Founded | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 350 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 326 Market Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101-2208 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 50,000 |
| Phone | 7179015100 |