Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

www.harrisburgu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $23,900
    2024 Average Net Price
    $15,984
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    87.4%
    1,423 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    3,650
    92.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    33.9%
    63 Graduates

    About

    Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a higher education institution located in Dauphin County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology were Management Science (302 degrees awarded), Computational & Applied Mathematics (155 degrees), and Computer Science (124 degrees).

    In 2024, 846 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. 48% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (61 degrees), 1.97 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $23,900, which is $−100 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $23,900, which is $100 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,984.

    In 2024, 82% of undergraduate students attending Harrisburg University of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $23,900
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was $23,900. The cost of tuition at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $−100 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $15,984
    2024 Value
    7.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,984. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology grew by 7.4%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $9,900
    Room and Board
    $1,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was of $9,900 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.2% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 20% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    82%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    56%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    82% of undergraduate students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11.8% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Harrisburg University of Science and Technology received 1,423 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 10.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,423 applicants, 1,243 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 3,650 students enrolled at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in 2024.

    Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 9.57%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    87.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    1,243
    Accepted Out of 1,423

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was 87.4% (1,243 admissions from 1,423 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 81.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 10.3%, while admissions grew by 17.8%.

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    Enrollment

    Harrisburg University of Science and Technology had a total enrollment of 3,650 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 3,361 students and the part-time enrollment is 289. This means that 92.1% of students enrolled at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9.1% White, 5.29% Black or African American, 3.73% Hispanic or Latino, 2.19% Asian, 0.932% Two or More Races, and 0.0548% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (14%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (0.359%), followed by Black or African American Female (0.341%) and Asian Female (0.323%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    92.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,650 students. The full-time enrollment at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 3,361 and the part-time enrollment is 289. This means that 92.1% of students enrolled at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    74%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Harrisburg University of Science and Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      332 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      193 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      136 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 9.1% White, 5.29% Black or African American, 3.73% Hispanic or Latino, 2.19% Asian, 0.932% Two or More Races, and 0.0548% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 46 students (1.26%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 34 fewer women than men received degrees from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is Management Science (302 degrees awarded), followed by Computational & Applied Mathematics (155 degrees) and Computer Science (124 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Math & Statistics (164 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (9 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (82 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Accountants & auditors (1,036,604 people), Other managers (920,483 people), Software developers (900,271 people), Financial managers (551,817 people), and Chief executives & legislators (464,229 people).

    The most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in 2024 are Math & Statistics (164 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (9 degrees), Engineering Technologies (82 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (154 degrees), and Business (315 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Math & Statistics (164 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (9 degrees), Engineering Technologies (82 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (154 degrees), and Business (315 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Computer Systems Design (1,302,545 people), Elementary & secondary schools (693,712 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (628,835 people), Banking & related activities (535,238 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (516,745 people).

    The most specialized majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Math & Statistics (164 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (9 degrees), Engineering Technologies (82 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (154 degrees), and Business (315 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Computer & Information Sciences
      17 degrees awarded
    2. Natural Sciences
      15 degrees awarded
    3. Game & Interactive Media Design
      12 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was General Computer & Information Sciences with 17 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    440
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    406
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 440 degrees were awarded to men at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, which is 1.08 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (406).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 154 degrees were awarded to men at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Management Science, which is 1.04 times more than the 148 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 148 degrees were awarded to men at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Management Science, which is 0.961 times less than the 154 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    23%
    100% Completion Time
    31%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 23% of students graduating from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      61 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      31 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      20 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is white (61 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

    0.473% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      47 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      37 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      33 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is white male (47 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (37 degrees).

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    Operations

    Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $1.53M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 768k (50.3%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology had a total salary expenditure of 86.2M. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology employs 40 Assistant professors, 22 Associate professors and 21 Instructors. Most academics at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are Male Assistant professor (23), Male Instructor (17), and Female Assistant professor (17).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 68 employees, Sales and related, with 21 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 14 employees.

    Endowment

    $1.53M
    2024 Endowment
    22.2%
    growth from 2023

    Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has an endowment valued at about $1.53M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology grew 22.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $34.1M
    2024 Salaries
    12.3%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology paid a median of $34.1M in salaries, which represents 39.6% of their overall expenditure ($86.2M) and a 12.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.28% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.39% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $10.8M
    Instructional Salaries
    99
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology paid a total of $10.8M to 99 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 68 employees, Sales and related with 21 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 14 employees.

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