Harrisburg University of Science and Technology: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3998 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1121 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1049 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #74 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2428 of 2,765 | For Environmental Engineering |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 649
- Graduates
- 2,433
- 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 84% 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 | 84% | 84% | 85% |
| Applicants | 1,160 | 601 | 555 |
| Admissions | 978 | 505 | 471 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 132 | 96 | 36 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 5 | 2 |
444 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,315 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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 2374 (77%) |
|---|---|
| White | 306 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 203 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 101 (3%) |
| Asian | 49 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 34 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 14 (0.5%) |
| 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 $10,022 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 | $10,197 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,497 |
| $48-75K | $12,262 |
| $75-110K | $17,033 |
| $110K+ | $18,695 |
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 | 400 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $7,040 |
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology majors
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has granted 109 bachelor's degrees across 9 programs, 996 master's across 11 programs, and 3 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 | 378 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 315 | ||
| Computer & Computer Systems Technology & Technician | 137 | ||
| Computer Science | 109 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 27 | ||
| Biotechnology | 8 | 13 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 20 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 18 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 17 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 17 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 11 | 1 | |
| Information Technology | 4 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 | ||
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 3 | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 109 | 996 | 3 |
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 15% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 28% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has published 886 scientific papers with 8,090 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Political Science, Medicine, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 24 |
| 1992 | 3 | 25 |
| 1993 | 9 | 28 |
| 1994 | 10 | 20 |
| 1995 | 6 | 38 |
| 1996 | 6 | 39 |
| 1997 | 10 | 78 |
| 1998 | 7 | 100 |
| 1999 | 10 | 84 |
| 2000 | 4 | 106 |
| 2001 | 7 | 95 |
| 2002 | 16 | 79 |
| 2003 | 11 | 71 |
| 2004 | 10 | 81 |
| 2005 | 31 | 95 |
| 2006 | 26 | 104 |
| 2007 | 21 | 124 |
| 2008 | 19 | 129 |
| 2009 | 17 | 180 |
| 2010 | 26 | 193 |
| 2011 | 18 | 205 |
| 2012 | 24 | 218 |
| 2013 | 17 | 272 |
| 2014 | 8 | 239 |
| 2015 | 16 | 241 |
| 2016 | 13 | 224 |
| 2017 | 38 | 255 |
| 2018 | 41 | 285 |
| 2019 | 67 | 420 |
| 2020 | 115 | 605 |
| 2021 | 58 | 845 |
| 2022 | 82 | 1062 |
| 2023 | 72 | 1215 |
General info
| Founded | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 365 |
| 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 |