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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.
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Campus Location304 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-2208
USA
Main Tel: (717) 901-5152
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology HighlightsWhere Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in science and computer science and engineering.
- Numerous part-time students.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 8 | 5 | | Master | 1 | 1 | | < 1 year certificate | | 6 | | 2-4 year degree | | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | | 1 |
Harrisburg University StudentsThe student enrollment at Harrisburg University was 162 in 2007 (122 full-time equivalent). About 38% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 62% of the class. Undergrads are 95% of enrolled students and graduate students are 5%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 55% are full-time and 45% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 14,000 | | Books and supplies | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid: Harrisburg University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 9 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Harrisburg University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 86% | | Women | 86% | | All | 86% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) - E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Information Technology
MEDICINE (0 awarded) - Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
SCIENCE (6 awarded) - Biotechnology
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Natural Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded) - Forensic Science and Technology
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