- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $14,882 a year (2022–23)
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology reported an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024.
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology GPA requirements
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology acceptance rate
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology admitted 1,243 of 1,423 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with 706 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Harrisburg University of Science and Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,882 a year at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Harrisburg University of Science and Technology hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
It's one factor among several: It considers high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Harrisburg University of Science and Technology test optional?
Check Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How many applicants get into Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,243 of 1,423 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Harrisburg University of Science and Technology look at legacy status?
Yes. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
No, but it considers one. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Harrisburg University of Science and Technology cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,882 a year at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Harrisburg University of Science and Technology give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Harrisburg University of Science and Technology's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Harrisburg University of Science and TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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