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Penn State Harrisburg Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 60%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Penn State Harrisburg are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Penn State Harrisburg students
Race Percent of Students
White
59%
Black
11%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
9%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
10%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 39% more male students than female students enrolled at Penn State Harrisburg with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Penn State Harrisburg has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Penn State Harrisburg students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
58%
Women
42%
Enrollment by gender for Penn State Harrisburg students
Gender Number of Students
Men
2,602
Women
1,876

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 47%

Penn State Harrisburg draws 54 percent of students from Pennsylvania, 27 percent from other states, and 20 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Pennsylvania, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Penn State Harrisburg students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
54%
Out of State
27%
Foreign
20%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$63,381 per year

26% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

4,478
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 16.2%
Part-time undergraduates 9.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214713.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026