About Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Founded in , Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. is a college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 387 full time undergraduate students, and 2,605 full time graduate students.

The Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 32:1. There are 39 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

18%
“We”re apathetic”
55%
“We know about current events and vote”
27%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
70%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
55%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
36%
“I feel extremely safe”
67%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
27%
“It”s not really our thing”
45%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
18%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
82%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
40%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
30%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
30%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
45%
“There might be people who do”
18%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
18%
“We”re apathetic”
55%
“We know about current events and vote”
27%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
70%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
55%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
36%
“I feel extremely safe”
67%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
27%
“It”s not really our thing”
45%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
18%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
82%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
40%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
30%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
30%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
45%
“There might be people who do”
18%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
18%
“We”re apathetic”
55%
“We know about current events and vote”
27%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
70%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
55%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
36%
“I feel extremely safe”
67%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
27%
“It”s not really our thing”
45%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
18%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
82%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
40%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
30%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
30%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
45%
“There might be people who do”
18%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    12 Students rated on-campus housing 3.1 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    8 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    10 Students rated campus food 1.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    12 Students rated campus facilities 3.6 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    12 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    12 Students rated school activities 3.3 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    12 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    12 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?

11 Students rated Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Eynaja

It's a nice school. They offer a well-rounded expirience with hands-on activities and trips. They also have partnerships with nearby organizations, allowing for students to get hands-on expirience in thier field of interest. My professors love what they do, and thier classes show it.

Shawnna

This university was very attentive with me when I was applying to become a student , once I've became a student that foundation of support has been lost. I have had concerns of my grades seeking help for a tutor ,the lady that is in charge of "assigning tutors" shares less concern and replies late, Granted she has a job to tend other than just that. It is rude that you are there to assist and barely do that I shouldn't have to remind her to email me about MY tutor. The class sizes are reasonable I feel as though I can focus more because the sizing isn't too outrageous. Everything closes a bit too early for my liking , i understand that is for my well being. Safety is a priority here my first day moving in a guy tried harassing a friend that helped us move in, every since that incident RA'S take turns in the lobby watching activity that enters and leaves the premises. Dorm living is very expensive , It would be more cheaper to live off campus rather than on campus. I do wish this university had more of a university feel to it , it is very much like go to school. come back to your dorm and study type of atmosphere , I am not implying there has to parties or any other of that sort. Real sports, homecomings , would be very well appreciated ! There are a numerous amount of clubs here , the staff does try and incorporate thing's of our interest. Overall my experience has been a learning of what I would like to see being a student that lives on campus , I do not regret my enroll I will take this experience as a way to do more research on a school before I attend.

Jasmine

Overall the school is great but thing such as housing and find a job are not so great. Housing is expensive with nice amenities but not great ones. I've found the staff and teachers to be very friendly and wanting to connect with students but not all teachers are tech savvy and take a bit to get grades and learning done on time. Personally I've joined a number of clubs and have met amazing people who have become great assets.

korin

Well my freshman year was really fun. There was a lot of stuff to do and a lot of freshman to interact with. But my sophomore year, I realized I did not like the school and I was unhappy. The school is relatively small and there were no sports, no greek life. It was just boring. We also did not have a homecoming. The academics are proficient. It is not an actual school in my opinion, its more of a business facility. I realized this school is not for me, I want to be in a bigger campus with everything that I want listed above. I hope to find a school that I can actually get the real college experience while getting my degree.

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Well I would tell myself that it wasn't a smart idea to move out so early. Basically as soon as I graduated I moved out and now I'm back living with my parents and commuting. I honestly think I made the right decision in the school I picked. I'm doing well in my classes and the teachers are very helpful and encourage the students to speak up in class and ask questions whenever we don't understand something. I like that they are also devoted to smaller classrooms so we are able to learn better.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    It is a practically focused yet academic institution.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    The student body is very diverse. They try to pull people in from every background possible. The cool thing is most students interact with each other and even though there are cliques, the school is so diverse it's impossible not to interact with someone outside of your comfort zone while in class. Most of the students are positive and it is definitely a left-leaning campus.

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  5. What are the academics like at your school?

    The professors at HU are nothing short of awesome. They are incredibly educated and actually take the time to get to know you. It's quite an advantage over most schools. Not to mention most have hands-on and real world experience. It creates a very unique learning environment that is extremely valuable.

    Read all  1 answers
  6. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Being a brand new University, there really isn't much student life. The University promotes "The City Is Our Campus" which is great and all - but they really need to work on building a solid framework for campus life including dorms and social clubs. The student life consists of mostly activities at the International House located a block away. They do have some pretty cool things going on.

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  7. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    The best thing about HU is the preparation for a real-world career and the internship opportunities. The school is great with giving you the tools necessary to compete in the job market. The "campus" is just a building on Market street in downtown Harrisburg. It would be nice if there was an actual spread-out campus.

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  8. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing would have to be the campus is brand new. All the classrooms are very high tech and they are smaller classes which helps.

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The only thing I really don't like about my campus is that there is not much of an oppurtunity to live on campus. Since the school is located in downtown Harrisburg we just have a building, the apartments are about half a block away and very expensive. If they were more affordable I would most likely live there.

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Student Body

Students

47%

female

53%

male

387

Total Undergrad Enrollment

2,605

Total Grad Students

37%

Out-Of-State

61%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

57%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
42%
% Hispanic/Latino
10%
% White or Caucasian
36%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Harrisburg University of Science and Technology receive some sort of financial aid. 74% were awarded federal grants. While 94% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$23,900

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$9,150

Room and Board

34,550

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$12,970
$30 - $48K
$13,670
$48 - $75K
$12,329
$75 - $110K
$14,765
$110K & UP
$18,515

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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