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Founded in 1966, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg. is a Public college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 4,200 full time undergraduate students, and 846 full time graduate students.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 236 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Admissions at PSU-HBG are considered Less Selective, with ,23% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 25 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
80% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 36% were in the top quarter, and 10% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg.
55 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
34 Students rated off-campus housing 4.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
60 Students rated campus food 3.6 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.
61 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.
61 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 67 % gave the school a 5.0.
60 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.
60 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.
61 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.
44 Students rated Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Overall its a great school, if a bit expensive. The people are friendly and open to discussion, while most of the professors are helpful and devoted. There is always support for any major, minor, or niche interest on campus. The campus is clean and safe, with a strong sense of community.
Great school for commuters and those who want to focus on academics. There's not much night life around campus and the stores are limited but everything a college student needs is nearby. If you can't go to main campus or Erie for engineering, harrisburg is a great alternative
Being part of Penn State University-Penn State Harrisburg, I have had the great opportunity to experience new experiences that have help me shape who I am as a person today. Although you can get very bored at times, it's a great place to be in to study and relax.
Love the school .. everyone is very nice .. students show respect for each other .. the advisers are very helpful as well.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is 84%. 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 _____.
Future self, I'm here to tell you not to fret. You're going to make a lot of mistakes but those mistakes lead you to the dream that you never thought you wanted. Don't be discouraged by anyone, even by your family. They will discriminate you over your choices and you will feel like you are all alone but you arent. You will find someone who believes in you and because you found that person you will blossom, you'll become more confident and sure of yourself when it comes to making decisions. You will have your ups/downs and you will feel depressed and sad, but stay focused because eventually the world wont feel like its against you. Then you can finally have the ability to study and get great grades. You will get distracted but keep your head out of the gutter and remember that your mom loves you, that is definitely the most important thing that you have to worry about. She loves you and although she might be a little controlling and cold, shes really proud of you because she knows this is the best way for you to grow and be succesful.
The reason my school is so great is the wealth of knowledge and opportunities available to me. No matter what subject is your forte there is sure to be an expert on it right on campus. They offer many four year degrees as many other Penn State branch campuses do not. The teachers are helpful and wise. They are sure to point you in the right direction every time while excelling your own knowledge of the subject you seek to know more about. It is truly a great campus to attend.
I liked this school the best because it game me two years to get accustomed to college before i went onto the main campus. It gave me a chance to get eased into the college life and also get more personal with my teachers which was a major factor for me in deciding this school.
Penn State Harrisburg is very talented.
It best known for its school pride and football team, everyone is always involded in the school and keep school spirits high!
I wish i knew how over priced the school really was and how little financial aid i would receive.
The lack of financial aid for white male students.
It is far away from my family and boyfriend. Im not a social butterfly usually so it does get a little lonely here. I do have friends, but on the same note dont want to be too socially involved because it would make it harder for me personally to focus on my studies. Also, I do wish this campus had an equestrian club. That was a major dissappointment when I found out they did not have one.
A person looking for for small class size and and limited classes offered.
A person who sohould not attend this school is some one who expects to join a fraternity/sorority, someone who expects to go to a big school, and a person who expects to pride in school spirit.
Classmates here are either friendly and helpful or remain very distant; there is an equal ratio.
I like how small the classes are. It allows the students to be able to ask the proffesors for help and to have one on one discutions with them. It also helps with the fact that they are not just teaching or lecturing, but they are interacting with each student and keeping them on track.
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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.
77% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg receive some sort of financial aid. 30% were awarded federal grants. While 55% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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