More selective than 41% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $35,893. College Scorecard.
Higher than 15% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 17% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 24% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 47% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,290 applicants, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology admitted 1,055 and 145 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Pennsylvania residents with financial need may receive a PA State Grant: up to $6,000 a year in 2026-27 at approved colleges, depending on need and the college. Not included in the prices above. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), PA State Grant
What Harrisburg University of Science and Technology costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology took 4.5 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Pennsylvania. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,637 | $56,614 | 3.4 years |
| $30–48k | $11,292 | $50,588 | 3.1 years |
| $48–75k | $15,063 | $67,482 | 4.1 years |
| $75–110k | $19,420 | $87,002 | 5.2 years |
| $110k+ | $20,871 | $93,502 | 5.6 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (26% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($52,374) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,577 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology majors, earnings & careers
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offers 13 bachelor's majors across 6 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Science & Math · 6
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Business & Finance · 1
- Engineering · 1
Highest-earning majors at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $74,043 | $29,750 |
| Natural Sciences | $38,323 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 13 majors
- Applied Mathematics—
- Biotechnology—
- Business Administration—
- Chemistry—
- Computer and Information Sciences$74,043
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design—
- Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians—
- Information Technology—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Natural Sciences$38,323
- Nursing—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Harrisburg
Overall prices in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,598. Housing costs 4% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 45 inches of rain a year, 24 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: river flooding (relatively high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Dauphin County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Dauphin County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Harrisburg University of Science and Technology with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Pennsylvania by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | 87% | $15,376 | 34% | $52,374 | This school |
| Keystone College | 85% | $22,051 | 36% | $44,976 | |
| Manor College | 95% | $13,078 | 26% | $46,825 | |
| Wilson College | 92% | $21,741 | 48% | $43,326 | |
| Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia | 90% | $11,008 | 50% | — |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology would cost you $6,675 less per year than Keystone College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$6,100).
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology gives aided families $10,497 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Pennsylvania resident | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | Keystone College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $24,400 | $18,300 | +$6,100 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $500 | +$700 |
| Housing & meals | $9,900 | $12,400 | −$2,500 |
| Personal & travel | $2,800 | $2,600 | +$200 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,407 | −$1,729 | −$678 |
| Sticker price | $35,893 | $32,071 | +$3,822 |
| Average grants | −$20,517 | −$10,020 | −$10,497 |
| You pay | $15,376 | $22,051 | −$6,675 |
“+” means Harrisburg University of Science and Technology costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
What is the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology acceptance rate?
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology accepts 87% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,055 of 1,290 applicants were admitted.
How much does Harrisburg University of Science and Technology cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $35,893 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $15,376 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $12,637 and families earning $110k+ pay $20,871.
How much do Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates earn?
Former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students earn a median $52,374 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduation rate?
34% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% return for their second year.
How long does a Harrisburg University of Science and Technology degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology costs about $67,482 after grants ($15,063 a year for 4.5 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $52,374 ten years after starting, $16,577 more than high school graduates in Pennsylvania ($35,797), so the cost is repaid in 4.1 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Harrisburg University of Science and Technology: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/harrisburg-university-of-science-and-technology (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).