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Penn State Harrisburg, also known as The Capital College, is under the Pennsylvania State University. It was established in the year 1966. Penn State Harrisburg is located in Middletown, Pennsylvania, and its campus stretches across 218 acres of land. It offers a range of associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctoral degree programs as well as certificate, graduate certificate, and joint graduate programs. The academic divisions of the college are:
Penn State Harrisburg’s athletic department is a member of the NCAA division III and the North Eastern Athletic Conference. It sponsors both men’s and women’s teams in basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, baseball, softball, and tennis, and women’s volleyball.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg is in a large suburb, in Middletown, PA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include engineering and education and teaching.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 460 to 570 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 475 and 580.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 3,907 students (3,048 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg
777 W Harrisburg Pike
Middletown, PA 17057-4846
General Phone: (717) 948-6452
http://www.hbg.psu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 325 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, health teaching, teacher education and development, adult education, social studies teaching |
| Business and Management | 283 | management science, finance, international business, business management, organizational behavior, MIS, marketing, financial planning, ... |
| Engineering | 103 | electrical engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, engineering science |
| Liberal Arts | 88 | American studies, humanities, English, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, interdisciplinary studies |
| Family and Social Work | 70 | public administration, public policy analysis |
| Therapy and Counseling | 56 | psychology, community psychology, clinical psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 55 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 42 | communication studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 36 | computer and info science, information science |
| Medical Administration | 16 | health care administration |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | environmental engineering tech |
| Mathematics | 6 | applied mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 539 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 529 | 20 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 12 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg had a total enrollment of 3,907 students (3,048 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 42% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg offers campus housing for 328 of its 3,048 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Middletown, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,689 | 1,882 | 70% | 422 | 22% |
| Men | 1,440 | 1,016 | 71% | 236 | 23% |
| Women | 1,249 | 866 | 69% | 186 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 475 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,282 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,370 |
| Room and board | $ 8,262 |
| Room charge | $ 5,920 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,264 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,510 |
Financial Aid:
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332920)
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 60 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 32 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 24 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $84,889 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $72,327 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $90,685 | 5 | $66,977 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $108,428 | 3 | $104,319 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $84,695 | 18 | $84,296 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $73,455 | 37 | $67,865 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $58,271 | 12 | $47,356 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 114 | $81,745 | 70 | $70,136 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Science
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Community Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army)
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