Penn State Harrisburg is an undergraduate college and graduate school of The Pennsylvania State University, one of the largest and most widely recognized institutions in the nation. The Harrisburg campus enrolls 3,900 students and offers two associate, 31 baccalaureate, 22 master's, and three doctoral degrees as well as certificate and certification programs.
Penn State Harrisburg offers the first two years of study leading to more than 160 baccalaureate majors offered throughout the Penn State system, including 30 of its own programs.
At the transfer level, Penn State Harrisburg serves students from all campuses of The Pennsylvania State University and students from community colleges and other accredited colleges and universities. Students of The Pennsylvania State University are encouraged to choose the Penn State Harrisburg Common Year Major as their curriculum prior to transferring to Penn State Harrisburg.
Penn State Harrisburg has an extensive selection of graduate programs. Applications are welcomed from students who have completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or from international students. The graduate programs are designed for the part-time student who can participate in an evening program.
Penn State Harrisburg, also called The Capital College, is an undergraduate college and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University. The main campus of Penn State Harrisburg is located in suburban Middletown, Pennsylvania, 9 miles (15 km) south of Harrisburg. The campus enrolls nearly 4,000 students and offers two associate, 27 baccalaureate, 20 master's, and two doctoral degrees as well as certificate and certification programs.
The Penn State Eastgate Center opened in 1991 in downtown Harrisburg and maintains 2 classrooms, 2 microcomputer labs, administrative offices and a student lounge. One of the classrooms is equipped with PicTel capability. State agencies also occupy space in the building. Both traditional academic and continuing education courses are offered throughout the year. The Eastgate Center is home to the e-Commerce Center, which delivers business and technology related training to thousands of area residents each year.
Penn State Harrisburg offers the first two years of study leading to more than 160 baccalaureate majors offered throughout the Penn State system, including 26 of its own programs.
At the transfer level, the college serves students from all campuses of the Pennsylvania State University and students from community colleges and other accredited colleges and universities. Penn State students are encouraged to choose the Penn State Harrisburg Common Year Major as their curriculum prior to changing assignment to Penn State Harrisburg.
The college has an extensive selection of graduate programs. Applications are welcomed from students who have completed a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or from international students. The graduate programs are designed for the part-time student who can participate in an evening program.
Penn State Harrisburg's campus is easily accessible via major interstate routes and the Pennsylvania Turnpike at exit 247. Harrisburg International Airport is within one mile of the campus, and public transportation serves the college. The Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Penn State Dickinson School of Law are also located nearby.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 12% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 10,616 | $ 16,014 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 10,148 | $ 15,546 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 468 | $ 468 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,525 | 23% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,605 | 43% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,348 | 29% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,948 | 71% | |
Any Aid: |
82% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 44% (Highly Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 97% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 490 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 600 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
