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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA

Overview

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a public institution located in Middletown, PA. It has a total enrollment of 4,478 students.

4,047
Undergrads
431
Grad Students
97.6%
Acceptance
40.0%
Grad Rate
Academics
15.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
82.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
40.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
32.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
4,047
Undergraduate Enrollment
431
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
97.6%
Acceptance Rate
3.70
Average GPA
Test Optional
Test Policy
$65
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

570660

SAT Reading

550650

ACT Composite

2231

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School avg: 3.70

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School range: 1120–1310

400 – 1600 (total)

School range: 22–31

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$33,756

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$15,388

Room & Board

$16,528

Books & Supplies

$1,840

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,854

Financial Aid
63%
Receiving Aid
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
$9,245
Avg Grant (recipients)
$8,796
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

699 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

No

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
NCAA
Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

4,047

Acceptance Rate

98%

Graduation Rate

40%

In-State Cost

$31,916

Out-of-State Cost

$42,382

Visit Website

harrisburg.psu.edu

Middletown, PA 17057-4846

Suburb: Large
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