Public
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Harrisburg
6-yr Graduation
26%
-25.0pp vs peer
Total enrollment
4,478
peer median 10,677
Avg net price
$23,330
+$9.9k vs peer
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About
Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg—Capital College, commonly known as Penn State Harrisburg, is an undergraduate college and graduate school of the Pennsylvania State University located in Lower Swatara Township, Pennsylvania. The campus is 9 miles (14 km) south of Harrisburg. Penn State offers 2 associate, 34 baccalaureate, 19 master's, and three doctoral degree programs as well as certificate, certification, and joint degree programs. It was an upper division college from its founding in 1966 until accepting freshmen and sophomores in 2004.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
9,316
9,316 candidates competed
Admitted
9,092
97.6% acceptance rate
Enrolled
1,022
11.2% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
26%-25.0pp vs peer
Overall completion
26%-25.0pp vs peer
4-year graduation
18%
4-year graduation
18%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
26%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
26%
Full-time retention
82%
Full-time retention
82%
Pell equity
21.4pp gap
Pell recipients
43%89 of 206
Non-Pell (all)
22%167 of 774
Subsidized loan, no Pell
34%68 of 200
No Federal Aid
17%99 of 574
Pell recipients here graduate at a 21.4-point higher rate than non-Pell students, unusual and worth a closer look.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$23,330
+$9,858vs peer median $13,473
Federal loans
41.5%
In-state tuition
$15,972
Out-of-state
$26,958
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 17,838 borrowers who entered repayment, 254 (1.4%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
1.4%
-0.9pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
17,838
Defaulted
254
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
4.9%-4.4
2017
5.0%-4.2
2018
4.0%-3.0
2019
1.4%-0.9
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at PSU
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs77
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
774 total completions
01Engineering
16621.4%
01Engineering
16621.4%
02Business
16521.3%
02Business
16521.3%
03Computer Sciences
14618.9%
03Computer Sciences
14618.9%
04Psychology
607.8%
04Psychology
607.8%
05Biological Sciences
577.4%
05Biological Sciences
577.4%
06Health Professions
506.5%
06Health Professions
506.5%
07Education
496.3%
07Education
496.3%
08Security/Protective
324.1%
08Security/Protective
324.1%
09Parks/Recreation
283.6%
09Parks/Recreation
283.6%
10Social Sciences
212.7%
10Social Sciences
212.7%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
4,478
12-mo unduplicated
4,918
Undergraduate
4,374
Graduate
544
Gender split
Men
58%2,847
Women
42%2,071
Race / ethnicity composition
White
46.0%
Asian
14.4%
Non-resident
14.1%
Black
10.1%
Hispanic
9.6%
Two or more
3.9%
Unknown
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
285
152 M · 133 W
Women athletes
46.7%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$1.8M
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$39K
$17K
Head-coach salaries
$21K
$23K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 11
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Soccer
34
29
$207,528
Soccer
34 M · 29 W
Baseball
50
—
$106,270
Baseball
50 M · —
Track and Field (Outdoor)
25
14
$45,635
Track and Field (Outdoor)
25 M · 14 W
Track and Field (Indoor)
25
13
$49,357
Track and Field (Indoor)
25 M · 13 W
Basketball
14
14
$235,613
Basketball
14 M · 14 W
Tennis
13
10
$91,830
Tennis
13 M · 10 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
1.94
9 offenses · 4,651 students
3-year trend
1.751 yr ago1.94Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
26
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
20
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Rape
2
Fondling
2
Aggravated assault
2
Motor vehicle theft
2
Burglary
1
By location
9total
- On campus9
Includes 5 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
0
Domestic violence
4
Dating violence
3
Stalking
7 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs44
Liquor022
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
15.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
216
PSU vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions PSU selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectPennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg | 26% | — | 4,478 | $23,330 | — |
| 30% | 97.6% | 4,081 | $20,435 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 56% | 93.1% | 11,092 | $15,699 | — | |
| 55% | 77.6% | 15,673 | $11,040 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 56% | 91.4% | 9,959 | $8,624 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 57% | 63.4% | 16,612 | $12,568 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 67% | 83.0% | 22,011 | $16,317 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 43% | 80.8% | 7,895 | $10,873 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 47% | 75.9% | 13,905 | $12,447 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 37% | 86.4% | 17,772 | $9,366 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 58% | 90.5% | 24,360 | $17,613 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 54% | 67.6% | 15,347 | $8,191 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 56% | 63.1% | 1,296 | $18,048 | — | |
| 34% | 91.2% | 13,774 | $19,550 | — | |
| 33% | — | 45,588 | $7,770 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 49% | 89.5% | 7,812 | $14,578 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 69% | 88.9% | 8,631 | $20,670 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 49% | 96.1% | 15,361 | $11,963 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 50% | 81.1% | 11,775 | $14,265 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 53% | 89.5% | 10,112 | $16,511 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 48% | 60.6% | 2,668 | $11,856 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 52% | 90.5% | 8,137 | $15,563 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 53% | 84.8% | 8,601 | $13,466 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| — | 92.9% | 8,996 | $32,654 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 40% | 70.5% | 6,529 | $7,007 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 51% | 85.9% | 8,869 | $17,760 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 43% | 51.6% | 14,337 | $12,786 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 54% | 86.5% | 12,953 | $14,305 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 42% | 72.3% | 10,262 | $10,945 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 60% | 81.8% | 11,686 | $13,315 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 58% | 93.9% | 16,291 | $10,990 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| 47% | 78.3% | 4,782 | $13,479 | Doctoral/Professional | |
| Peer group median | 51% | 85.3% | 10,677 | $13,473 |
Institutions like PSU
Explore the federal data for institutions in PSU's comparison group.
- Doctoral/ProfessionalAlabama
Alabama State University
Grad rate30%Admit rate97.6%Enrollment4,081Net price$20,435View data - Pennsylvania
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate56%Admit rate93.1%Enrollment11,092Net price$15,699View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalKentucky
Eastern Kentucky University
Grad rate55%Admit rate77.6%Enrollment15,673Net price$11,040View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalMichigan
Ferris State University
Grad rate56%Admit rate91.4%Enrollment9,959Net price$8,624View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalFlorida
Florida Gulf Coast University
Grad rate57%Admit rate63.4%Enrollment16,612Net price$12,568View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalMichigan
Grand Valley State University
Grad rate67%Admit rate83.0%Enrollment22,011Net price$16,317View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalIndiana
Indiana State University
Grad rate43%Admit rate80.8%Enrollment7,895Net price$10,873View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalNew Jersey
Kean University
Grad rate47%Admit rate75.9%Enrollment13,905Net price$12,447View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalTexas
Lamar University
Grad rate37%Admit rate86.4%Enrollment17,772Net price$9,366View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalMissouri
Missouri State University-Springfield
Grad rate58%Admit rate90.5%Enrollment24,360Net price$17,613View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalKentucky
Northern Kentucky University
Grad rate54%Admit rate67.6%Enrollment15,347Net price$8,191View data - Oregon
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Grad rate56%Admit rate63.1%Enrollment1,296Net price$18,048View data - Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
Grad rate34%Admit rate91.2%Enrollment13,774Net price$19,550View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalIndiana
Purdue University Global
Grad rate33%Admit rate—Enrollment45,588Net price$7,770View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalVirginia
Radford University
Grad rate49%Admit rate89.5%Enrollment7,812Net price$14,578View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalNew Jersey
Stockton University
Grad rate69%Admit rate88.9%Enrollment8,631Net price$20,670View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalTexas
Texas Woman's University
Grad rate49%Admit rate96.1%Enrollment15,361Net price$11,963View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalTennessee
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Grad rate50%Admit rate81.1%Enrollment11,775Net price$14,265View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalArkansas
University of Central Arkansas
Grad rate53%Admit rate89.5%Enrollment10,112Net price$16,511View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalHawaii
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Grad rate48%Admit rate60.6%Enrollment2,668Net price$11,856View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalTexas
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Grad rate52%Admit rate90.5%Enrollment8,137Net price$15,563View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalLouisiana
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Grad rate53%Admit rate84.8%Enrollment8,601Net price$13,466View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalCalifornia
University of Massachusetts Global
Grad rate—Admit rate92.9%Enrollment8,996Net price$32,654View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalMichigan
University of Michigan-Flint
Grad rate40%Admit rate70.5%Enrollment6,529Net price$7,007View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalColorado
University of Northern Colorado
Grad rate51%Admit rate85.9%Enrollment8,869Net price$17,760View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalGeorgia
University of West Georgia
Grad rate43%Admit rate51.6%Enrollment14,337Net price$12,786View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalWisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Grad rate54%Admit rate86.5%Enrollment12,953Net price$14,305View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalGeorgia
Valdosta State University
Grad rate42%Admit rate72.3%Enrollment10,262Net price$10,945View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalNorth Carolina
Western Carolina University
Grad rate60%Admit rate81.8%Enrollment11,686Net price$13,315View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalKentucky
Western Kentucky University
Grad rate58%Admit rate93.9%Enrollment16,291Net price$10,990View data - Doctoral/ProfessionalNorth Carolina
Winston-Salem State University
Grad rate47%Admit rate78.3%Enrollment4,782Net price$13,479View data
Campus network
PSU is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.
Part ofPennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA · Main campus
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Penn State Abington
Abington, PAView data - PA
Penn State Altoona
Altoona, PAView data - PA
Penn State Beaver
Monaca, PAView data - PA
Penn State Berks
Reading, PAView data - PA
Penn State Brandywine
Media, PAView data - PA
Penn State DuBois
DuBois, PAView data - PA
Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PAView data - PA
Penn State Fayette- Eberly
Lemont Furnace, PAView data - PA
Penn State Great Valley
Malvern, PAView data - PA
Penn State Greater Allegheny
McKeesport, PAView data - PA
Penn State Hazleton
Hazleton, PAView data - PA
Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, PAView data - PA
Penn State Mont Alto
Mont Alto, PAView data - PA
Penn State New Kensington
New Kensington, PAView data - PA
Penn State Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PAView data - PA
Penn State Scranton
Dunmore, PAView data - PA
Penn State Shenango
Sharon, PAView data - PA
Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Dallas, PAView data - PA
Penn State York
York, PAView data - Main campusPA
World Campus
University Park, PAView data
PSU Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research
Phone
814-863-8721
Address
203 Rider Building, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802
The nexus of research, accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning that supports individual unit endeavors towards organizational excellence by making institutional data and strategic information easily accessible, clearly understood, and well-leveraged both within the University and across the Commonwealth.
Visit IR office pageTeam
15 members
- Carly SunseriAssistant Vice Provost for Institutional Research
- Kim MarchekLead Data Process Analyst
- Katarina DurasovaDirector of Data Modeling
- Sravani GogulamudiBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Jeffrey MolekBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Bhavya PidikitiBusiness Intelligence Specialist
- Aaron TippettDirector of Data Science and Analytics
- Sandy TakAssociate Director of Data Science and Analytics
- Xianzeng NiuData Scientist
- Humaira RahmanData Analyst
- Yuanhong ZhuData Scientist
- Aida Ali AkreyiDirector of Institutional Reporting
- Cheryl MurphyInstitutional Reporting Programmer
- Holly PedriInstitutional Reporting Specialist
- Russ RichinsInstitutional Data Analyst
Common Data Set
PSU's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardopair.psu.edu
- Data definitionDefinitions | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional ResearchThe page outlines definitions and guidelines related to instructional activities, instructional support, research, public service, and other university services at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg. It details the types of activities considered under each category and provides instructions on how to enter hours for these activities in the SMCS Portal.opair.psu.edu
- Data dictionaryData Digest2026The Data Digest page from the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg provides various institutional resources related to accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning, among others. It covers information about key projects, dashboards, and reports from Institutional Research, along with other academic and organizational information.opair.psu.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookInstitutional Research | Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research2026The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (OPAIR) empowers the institution through rigorous data-based evidence. Key projects cover various aspects such as alumni earnings, faculty studies, economic impact, and enrollment reports, among others. The Data Digest tool replaces the previous Fact Book, offering more dynamic data access options. This office supports the university's strategic planning by making institutional data easily accessible to enhance organizational excellence.opair.psu.edu
- Strategic planPenn State Strategic Plan2025Penn State's Strategic Plan aims to elevate the university by focusing on transformative education, inclusive excellence, and groundbreaking research. Emphasizing access, affordability, and a community-centered approach, the plan seeks to meet the needs of students and support regional growth. Initiatives will transform internal operations to ensure the university remains a leader in education and research, while furthering its land-grant mission.strategicplan.psu.edu
Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about PSU.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg reports a 6-year graduation rate of 26% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg reports a total enrollment of 4,478 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
The average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is $23,330 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's yield rate is 11.2%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg located?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is located in Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057-4846.
Who runs Institutional Research at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg's IR work is done by the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →
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