PrivateUrbanHarrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101-2208
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for computer science — close-knit campus
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a private institution in Harrisburg with particular strength in computer science and business.
A small campus of 650 undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
43% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,374 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,766.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The institute received $12 million in state capital funding in 2003 for the construction and related services of the institute from then Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell.
- •The YWCA building at 215 Market Street was the first home for the university.
- •In 2023, the university downsized employees due to a budget shortfall.
- •In May 2024, the university missed a bond payment, signifying a cash flow crunch.
- •A second round of layoffs took place in June 2024.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
39.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
0.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,848
Programs (34)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + city premium