Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Admissions

Interested in attending Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

84
%
Acceptance rate
3.28
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?

84%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Harrisburg University accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,156 people applied and 978 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
471 / 555 (85%)
Men
505 / 601 (84%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Harrisburg University of Science and Technology by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Harrisburg University considers:

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?

3.28
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Harrisburg University of Science and Technology as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.28.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
9%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
19%
2.00-2.49
12%

Harrisburg University is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Application notification

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