Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology
Location and Contact Information
326 Market StreetHarrisburg, PA 17101-2208
USA
Main Tel: (717) 901-5152
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, HU, is a private, not-for-profit university in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2001. Students at HU can earn bachelor’s degrees in biotechnology, computer and information science, and forensic biotechnology. HU also offers a master’s degree in information technology.
Students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology can enjoy free membership with various civic groups like Harrisburg Young Professionals or HYP. Students can participate in activities and clubs or they can create their own events and organizations. HU offers financial aid in the form of graduate PLUS loan, parent loans for undergraduate students, and alternative education loans. Merit-based scholarships are also available.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in science and computer science and engineering.
- High faculty salary.
- High male/female ratio.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Harrisburg University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayo Graduate School | Rochester, MN | 229 |
| 2 | American Jewish University | Los Angeles, CA | 209 |
| 3 | Rockefeller University | New York, NY | 207 |
| 4 | Texas Chiropractic College Foundation | Pasadena, TX | 365 |
| 5 | Lyon College | Batesville, AR | 458 |
| 6 | Millsaps College | Jackson, MS | 1,118 |
| 7 | Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | 1,112 |
| 8 | Weill Cornell Medical College | New York, NY | 965 |
| 9 | Bethany Lutheran College | Mankato, MN | 615 |
| 10 | Illinois College | Jacksonville, IL | 898 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 9 | 5 |
| Master | 3 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
| < 1 year certificate | 6 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 10 |
Students
Student enrollment was 215 in 2009-2010 (165 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 78% of enrolled students and graduate students are 22%.
Students under 25 years old represent 57% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Harrisburg University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Information Technology
SCIENCE
- Biotechnology
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Forensic Science and Technology
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