Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
9,316 applied, 9,092 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Penn State Harrisburg cost?
$16,753 a year in-state
Out of state: about $28,003 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $27,186.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$13,038
$30,000–$48,000
$8,885
$48,000–$75,000
$11,750
$75,000–$110,000
$17,214
over $110,000
$24,689
Sticker, in-state
$27,186
In-state, with aid
$16,753
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $27,254 a year, against $16,004 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $11,250 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Penn State Harrisburg need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Penn State Harrisburg's fall 2027 rule yet. Penn State Harrisburg didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's acceptance rate?
98% for fall 2024: 9,092 of 9,316 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1120 to 1310 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $11,750 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $27,186.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Penn State Harrisburg is $27,254 a year, against $16,004 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $16,753 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $11,250 tuition gap gives about $28,003 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's graduation rate?
29% of students finish within six years and 19% within four (IPEDS).
