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Accreditation and Approvals
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
The University buildings are accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Enhanced listening devices are available for the hearing-impaired. There are no other special accommodations or on-site services for students with other types of disabilities.
Health & Safety
Student Outcomes
Year to Year Fall Retention Rates for First-Time, Full-Time Undergraduates
| Fall 2020 Undergraduate Cohort returning in Fall 2021 | 59% |
| Fall 2021 Undergraduate Cohort returning in Fall 2022 | 79% |
| Fall 2022 Undergraduate Cohort returning in Fall 2023 | 73% |
| Fall 2023 Undergraduate Cohort returning in Fall 2024 | 74% |
| Fall 2024 Undergraduate Cohort returning in Fall 2025 | 71% |
Undergraduate Six-Year Graduation Rates by Cohort
| Undergraduate Students Starting Fall 2015 | 32.4% |
| Undergraduate Students Starting Fall 2016 | 31.8% |
| Undergraduate Students Starting Fall 2017 | 43.4% |
| Undergraduate Students Starting Fall 2018 | 33.9% |
| Undergraduate Students Starting Fall 2019 | 35.7% |
Undergraduate Transfer-Out Rates by Cohort
| Undergraduate Students Starting Fall 2015 | 1.8% |
| Undergraduate Students Starting Fall 2016 | 2.3% |
| Undergraduate Students Starting Fall 2017 | 4.0% |
| Undergraduate Students Starting Fall 2018 | 5.3% |
| Undergraduate Students Starting Fall 2019 | 6.7% |
Outcomes for 2022 Graduates
94.6% of students who graduated with a BS degree in 2022 and responded to a survey reported that they were employed, enrolled in graduate school, or enlisted in the military.
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Pell Grant and Stafford Loan Graduation Rate Report
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) (Sec. 488(a)(3)) states that completion or graduation rates must be disaggregated by:
- recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- recipients of a subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant; and
- recipients who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
Fall 2019 First-Time, Full-Time Undergraduate Students Financial Aid Profile
| Recipients of a Pell Grant (within entering year) | 60.2% |
| Recipients of a Direct Subsidized Loan (within entering year) that did not receive a Pell Grant | 15.8% |
| Did not receive either a Pell Grant or Direct Subsidized Loan (within entering year) | 24.0% |
In accordance with the applicable statutes, Harrisburg University’s disaggregated graduation rates for first-time, full- time degree-seeking students that enrolled in Fall 2018 are:
Fall 2019 First-Time, Full-Time Undergraduate Graduation Rates by Gender and Race Ethnicity
| Student Group | 4 Year Graduation Rate | 5 Year Graduation Rate | 6 Year Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male Students | 25% | 32% | 35% |
| Female Students | 21% | 32% | 37% |
| Total (Men and Women) | 24% | 32% | 36% |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15% | 23% | 28% |
| American Indian, Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Asian | 57% | 57% | 71% |
| Black or African American | 23% | 37% | 38% |
| Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander | – | – | – |
| White | 24% | 30% | 35% |
| Two or more Races | 22% | 22% | 22% |
| Race Ethnicity Unknown | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Right to File a Complaint
Registering a complaint with the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Complaints about the University may be filed with the University. Information about the complaint can be forwarded to the University’s Provost and Chief Academic Officer Harrisburg University.
Email: Compliance@HarrisburgU.edu
Registering a complaint with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Complaints about the University may be filed with the Middle States Commission. Information about the complaint process may be found at www.msche.org.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Telephone: (267) 284–5000
E-mail: info@msche.org Spanish: españolinfo@msche.org
www.msche.org
Registering a complaint with the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Complaints about the University can also be filed with the state of Pennsylvania. Complaints should be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126
Telephone: (717) 783–6788
www.education.pa.gov/
Registering a complaint with the Maryland Higher Education Commission
Harrisburg University maintains an internal process for filing and resolution of student complaints. Students are encouraged to follow the institution’s procedures to seek resolution of their concerns.
In compliance with Maryland regulations, students are also informed that the institution is subject to investigation of complaints by the Maryland Office of the Attorney General or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).
For more information or to file a complaint, Maryland students may contact:
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
217 East Redwood Street, Suite 2100
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410-767-3300
Email: collegiatecomplaint.mhec@maryland.gov
Website: https://mhec.maryland.gov/institutions_training/Pages/career/pcs/complaint.aspx
