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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

#1479 in US ranking Middletown, PA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$27,186
Tuition & fees
$16,004
Avg. aid
$10,737
Receiving aid
72%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
98%
SAT range
1120–1310
ACT range
22–31

Outcomes

Graduation rate
26%
Median salary
$57,191
1 yr after graduation

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg?

Penn State Harrisburg has campus safety personnel and emergency-response resources. Reported measures include 24-hour patrols, emergency telephone or alarm devices, a late-night escort or transportation service, and electronically controlled entrances to residence buildings.

Students should learn how to receive Penn State emergency alerts, report an immediate threat and request assistance on their campus. The university also maintains reporting and support processes for sexual misconduct; those procedures are distinct from ordinary emergency calls. For comparable, dated information about reported incidents and security policies, readers can consult the campus's annual security report. Such reports document specified incidents and procedures, not every risk an individual may encounter.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Security

  • 24h hotline
  • Trained security
  • Late night transportation
  • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

How Safe Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg? - Crime Statistics

Total reported crimes

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Criminal Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Murder

0 0 0 0

Negligent manslaughter

0 0 0 0

Rape

4 2 2 0.45

Fondling

2 2 2 0.45

Incest

0 0 0 0

Statutory rape

0 0 0 0

Robbery

0 1 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Aggravated assault

0 0 2 ▲more than the year before0.45

Burglary

3 0 1 ▲more than the year before0.22

Motor vehicle theft

0 1 2 ▲more than the year before0.45

Arson

0 1 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg VAWA Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Domestic violence

0 0 0 0

Dating violence

4 3 4 ▲more than the year before0.89

Stalking

5 1 3 ▲more than the year before0.67

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Criminal Arrests

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

0 0 0 0

Drug abuse

3 5 4 ▼fewer than the year before0.89

Liquor law violation

2 3 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Criminal Disciplinary

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

0 0 0 0

Drug abuse

8 32 4 ▼fewer than the year before0.89

Liquor law violation

32 45 22 ▼fewer than the year before4.91

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.