Harrisburg University of Science and Technology: Review & Facts

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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,085 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 2001 and is one of the 4 colleges located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology will give you the option to obtain a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

31

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 31 majors. The most popular concentrations are Computer Science, Management, Mathematics, General Studies, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is fair at 79% (close to Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

79%

Fair

The graduation rate at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is very low - 25%.

Student to faculty ratio at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is decent -- 16:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high, $23,900 per year.

Read the details about Harrisburg University of Science and Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

84%

As reported in recent data, 1,160 applications were submitted and 978 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is $30.00. The graduate application fee is $30.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (717) 901-5100 or check Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Website.

Opportunities and Services

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C-

Unsafe

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 400 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: roughly $7,000 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
326 Market Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
17101-2208, USA