School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Middletown, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

777 W Harrisburg Pke
Middletown, PA 17057-4898
Main Phone: (717) 948-6000
Web Site: www.hbg.psu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,040 (full-time equivalent) students. 90% of students attend full-time, while 10% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 8 male students and 2 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 80% of the student body, while females made up 20%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (4)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 510. One quarter of students scored at least 620.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 520 or higher. One fourth of students scored 630 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business Statistics And Quantitative Research
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Information Technology
• Marketing

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Information Sciences And Systems

• Curriculum And Instruction
• Educational Administration
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Environmental Control
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• American Literature

• Medical Office
• Mental Health
• Nursing

• Sociology

• Family Development

• Liberal Arts

• Applied Mathematics

• Criminal Justice

• Community Psychology
• General Psychology

• Public Administration
• Public Policy

School Accreditation

Pennsylvania State University-Penn St Harrisburg reports that it is nationally accredited.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn St Harrisburg is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.