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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, Pennsylvania · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$55,620

Acceptance Rate

96%

Graduation Rate

27%

Annual Tuition

$15,944

At a Glance

Total Students

4,154

Retention Rate

82%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

43%

Median Debt

$25,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 96.4%. The total student population is 4,154. The in-state tuition is $15,944. The median debt for graduates is $25,000, and 43.3% of students receive financial aid.

Graduation rates are 27%, and the retention rate is 81.5%. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $54,468. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $55,620, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $63,435.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$54k

1 YEAR

$56k

5 YEARS

$63k

10 YEARS

Top 20% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg graduates earn a median salary of $54,468. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $55,620. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $63,435. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.

The university has a student body of 4,154 students, with a high acceptance rate of 96.4%. The graduation rate is 27%, and the retention rate is 81.5%. The in-state tuition is $15,944, and 43.3% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Middletown, Pennsylvania

Middletown, PA 17057-4846

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is located in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg has an acceptance rate of 96.4%.