Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Name

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Legal name

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Website

https://harrisburgu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / STEM University

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technology Transfer & Innovation-Driven Research Universities (High Commercialization) (EDAHABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA), Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• STEM higher education
• Graduate degree programs
• Professional certificates
• Advanced manufacturing training
• Healthcare workforce education

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: Core revenue from undergraduate degree programs with 100% in-person undergraduate students receiving scholarships. Tuition varies by program and residency status.
2. Graduate Tuition and Fees: Graduate programs offered online, on weekends, and evenings with tuition at $650 per credit hour for graduate programs
3. Professional Development and Continuing Education: Training programs, courses, certifications, seminars, and conferences for working professionals. Many programs are free and open to the public, others are fee-based professional education offerings
4. Conference and Event Hosting: Revenue from hosting industry conferences including PA TECHCON, Cybersecurity Summit, Project Management Innovation Conference, and venue space rentals
5. Research Grants and Sponsored Programs: Federal and state grants, foundation grants, and industry-sponsored research funding through the Research Grants Office
6. Donations and Philanthropy: Charitable investments through Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Relations, including scholarship support, annual gala, and Emerald Society membership donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a private, non-profit STEM-focused institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and certificate degree programs organized through four academic schools. The university combines experiential learning with industry partnerships, specialized research centers, and dedicated facilities such as the UPMC Health Sciences Tower and a DIY supercomputer to produce workforce-ready graduates in analytics, engineering, applied media, and health sciences. Revenue is driven by tuition and fees, research grants, corporate training contracts, conference hosting, and philanthropic donations.

Product overview

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology offers a comprehensive portfolio of STEM-focused educational programs organized into four academic schools (Analytics & Computational Sciences, Engineering & Management, Applied Media & Innovation, and Health & Science), complemented by numerous research centers and institutes. The university provides undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees along with certificate programs in specialized fields including analytics, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, esports management, game design, healthcare informatics, and biotechnology. Research infrastructure includes a DIY supercomputer (68 servers), the STORMWERX advanced manufacturing research center, and specialized labs in the UPMC Health Sciences Tower. Professional development offerings include corporate training and stackable credentials. The institution is recognized for experiential learning, with every undergraduate requiring an internship, and maintains partnerships with over 110 corporate partners for workforce development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HU Storm: Harrisburg University's varsity esports team that competes at the collegiate level.
• Emerald Society

Products and services

• School of Analytics & Computational Sciences Academic school offering degree programs in analytics, data science, computer science, and cybersecurity that prepare students to solve real-world problems with data using cutting-edge tools and methodologies.
• School of Engineering & Management Academic school offering degree programs in advanced manufacturing, robotics, information systems, esports management, engineering, mathematics, and project management that bridge technical expertise and leadership skills.
• School of Applied Media & Innovation Academic school offering degree programs in interactive media, learning technologies, human-centered design, business administration, techpreneurship, entertainment technology, and game design that blend creativity with technology.
• School of Health & Science Academic school offering degree programs in healthcare, biotech, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental science, forensics, nursing, exercise science, and pharmaceutical sciences focused on improving lives and advancing healthcare.
• BS in Advanced Manufacturing & Robotics Bachelor of Science program featuring labs with 3D printers, machining equipment, industrial and collaborative robots, and manufacturing systems in the UPMC Health Sciences Tower.
• BS in Esports Management, Production and Performance Bachelor's program combining technology integration, business administration and interactive media to equip students for leadership in the rapidly growing esports field.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (Hybrid) Hybrid doctoral program in physical therapy recognized as a national model for innovation at the 2026 Disruptive Innovation Summit.
• Analytics AI Certificate Certificate program giving students a foundation in statistical thinking and ethical concepts underpinning AI, with specialization options in large language models (LLMs) and natural language processing (NLP).
• Online Instruction Certificate 12-credit certificate preparing educators, trainers, and instructional design professionals to create effective online, blended, and technology-enhanced learning experiences, emphasizing AI, inclusive course development, and data-driven assessment.
• Project Management Certificate 18-semester hour program designed for individuals seeking a certificate in Project Management and industry certification from the Project Management Institute (PMP or CAPM).
• HU Online Degree Programs 100% online degree programs including B.S. in Cybersecurity Operations & Management, B.S. in Esports Management, M.S. in Project Management, and M.S. in Cybersecurity Operations and Control Management, with $380-$650 per credit hour tuition and flexible 7-week sessions.
• Professional Development and Continuing Education Industry-leading programs for working professionals including training programs, courses, certifications, seminars, conferences, and custom corporate training with flexible online, in-person, and hybrid formats; many programs are free and open to the public.
• Dual Enrollment and Early College Programs Programs allowing high school students to earn college credits through dual enrollment and College in the High School courses taught by approved high school teachers, plus an Early College full-time enrollment option.
• Harrisburg Small Business Accelerator Program Free two-month training initiative offering sessions on business planning, credit, capital access, and marketing to 40 selected participants, with $10,000 awarded through a pitch competition. Partnership between HU's Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, M&T Bank, and City of Harrisburg.
• Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Applied research center that brings scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and academic research to the marketplace across various industries and technologies, and operates the entrepreneur accelerator program.
• STORMWERX Research Center External partnership and research arm of Harrisburg University's advanced manufacturing presence in Central Pennsylvania, with ADMA as its academic arm for advanced manufacturing undergraduate programs.
• Center for Advanced Entertainment and Learning Technologies (CAELT) Applied research center that advances the use of interactive media for entertainment and learning, led by Dean Charles Palmer.
• Center for Advancement in Research Computing (CARC) Center promoting use of advanced computing resources by emerging scientific minds, supporting experiential academic learning and scientific research conducted by students, faculty, and academic and industry partners.
• Data Analytics Institute Institute providing solutions, research, education and training in both structured and unstructured data analytics through strategic partnerships with entrepreneurs, private businesses and public sector entities.
• Security Center of Excellence Targeted effort supporting government security leaders and private sector through educational programs, collaboration and awareness-raising initiatives in cybersecurity.
• STEM-UP Network Community of professional women in STEM providing real-world strategies and relationships supporting development and advancement within STEM careers, including students, faculty, and early-career professionals.
• Center for Environment, Energy and Economy (E3) Center focusing on interdisciplinary research that translates science into actionable policy solutions, business practice improvement and evidence-based decision support tools and systems.
• Center for Applied Environmental & Geospatial Technology Center preparing students for careers in environmental and geospatial technologies through real-world projects and applications.
• User Experience Center Center bringing technological expertise and strategic capabilities to usability and market research by testing prototypes of businesses, government agencies and academic departments under lab conditions.
• Center for Advanced Agriculture and Sustainability Center focused on technology-enabled approaches to sustainable and localized farming methods, supported by a $1 million donation from The GIANT Company.
• Government Technology Institute (GTI) Institute focused on government technology leadership development.
• Center for Project Management Innovation (CPMI) Center for project management education for government and business.
• Aquaponics Research Lab Sustainable agriculture research lab combining fish farming and plant cultivation, the first systematic study of growth options within the aquaponics industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of undergraduate students complete an internship or applied research
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Gen.G EsportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026New partnership for International Practicum Program connecting HU esports students with global industry opportunities through Gen.G's international network.
• NAVSUP (Naval Supply Systems Command)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026NAVSUP participation in advanced manufacturing workshop hosted by HU, discussing adoption of AM technologies for fleet readiness. Lab tours demonstrated capabilities in additive manufacturing, robotics, and digital design.
• American Physical Therapy Association of PennsylvaniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026HU hosting 2025 MovePA Annual Conference organized by APTA of PA, exploring emerging technologies in physical therapy and human movement including AI, AR/VR, 3D printing, and robotics.
• SE&M SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026Partnership providing quantum careers opportunities for HU students and alumni. Student workers gaining experience while building future workforce pipeline in quantum technologies.
• M&T BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Fifth annual partnership with M&T Bank and City of Harrisburg for Harrisburg Small Business Accelerator Program. Free two-month training initiative offering sessions on business planning, credit, capital access, and marketing to 40 selected participants. Awards total of $10,000 through pitch competition.
• City of HarrisburgcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Partnership with City of Harrisburg and M&T Bank for Small Business Accelerator Program supporting local entrepreneurs across hospitality, beauty, technology, professional services, and manufacturing sectors.
• BioMark DiagnosticsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2026Collaboration with HU on peer-reviewed validation of machine learning models for lung cancer detection, published in Frontiers in Oncology. Research uses pathway-based plasma metabolomic biomarkers.
• Susquehanna UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 September 2025Articulation agreement creating pathway for Susquehanna graduates to enter HU's Doctor of Physical Therapy program with three reserved seats annually. Addresses shortage of qualified physical therapists in Central Pennsylvania. Agreement effective through August 2030.
• UPMCflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 September 202310-year financial commitment and dedication of UPMC Health Sciences Tower (12-story, 260,000 sq. ft.) at Harrisburg University. Partnership includes UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing collaboration, simulation spaces, science labs, and skills labs for training next generation of healthcare workers.
• Capital Blue CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership providing internship opportunities and career pathways for HU students in healthcare and business fields.
• Geisinger Health SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnership providing research opportunities and internships for students in healthcare and life sciences programs.
• Hamilton Health CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partnership training select students during high school to move directly into jobs as Certified Clinical Medical Assistants after graduation.
• The Technology Council of Central PennsylvaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner co-hosting PA TECHCON, the premier technology conference of Pennsylvania government and technology leaders. Collaborated on curriculum development and teaching.
• Gannett FlemingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelped develop and teach curriculum, providing industry expertise and corporate faculty for HU programs.
• Hershey Center for Applied ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided lab space and research opportunities for HU students in applied research settings.
• STEM-UP NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal nonprofit empowering women in post-secondary STEM education. Operating as social enterprise powered by HU, building community and providing strategies and connections to eliminate gender talent gap.
• NuPathsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFour-year degree alternative preparing people for entry-level IT jobs. Programs based on employment demands and specific IT skills needed for job roles.
• Allegro Learning SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with educational institutions to identify training content preparing individuals to advance in digital world, expanding global learning opportunities.
• ThoughtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlockchain startup backed by HU that embeds AI in data, making it intelligent so it can act on its own. Launched by HU Professor Andrew Hacker.
• MistIQ TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D and IP group supporting Thought. Part of HU's entrepreneur accelerator since 2016. Developed initial Smart Data hybrid stack driving Thought's AI platform.
• Harrisburg Young ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides every HU student with a free membership, supporting student professional development and networking.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stevens Institute of Technology: Private STEM-focused university with strong engineering, computing, and project management programs. Comparable GAC accreditation presence and similar emphasis on experiential learning, though located in a more competitive Northeast Corridor market.
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Private STEM-focused research university in Massachusetts with a similar project-based learning ethos and STEM-only mission. Larger and more established than HU, with broader graduate offerings and stronger research reputation, making it a comparable but more mature peer.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Private specialized university focused on aviation, aerospace, engineering, and technology with strong corporate and government partnerships (including defense). Comparable niche STEM positioning with both on-campus and online degree delivery at scale.
• Rochester Institute of Technology: Large private career-oriented and STEM-focused university with co-op/internship mandate similar to HU's 100% experiential learning requirement. Compares on engineering, computing, and health sciences mix, though at substantially greater scale.
• National University: Large private non-profit university with extensive online STEM programs and workforce-focused professional education. Comparable four-session/year accelerated online format and tuition model, but at much greater scale and broader program portfolio.

Direct peers

• Full Sail University: Private for-profit institution focused on entertainment, media, and technology programs including esports and game design. Comparable specialized curriculum in Applied Media & Innovation and STEM-adjacent creative disciplines, though for-profit rather than non-profit.
• Capitol Technology University: Small private STEM-focused university in Maryland specializing in cybersecurity, engineering, and technology. Comparable scale, mission, and federal/national security partnerships, including similar ABET and cyber program focus.
• DigiPen Institute of Technology: Small private STEM-focused institute specializing in game design, interactive media, and computer science. Comparable size and STEM-only mission, with similar applied-learning ethos in interactive media and technology programs.
• Florida Polytechnic University: Public STEM-only university with a similarly tight focus on engineering, computing, and applied research. Comparable small enrollment, industry partnership model, and emerging reputation in advanced manufacturing and tech.

Regional players

• University of the Sciences (now Saint Joseph's University): Philadelphia-area private health and science-focused university recently merged into Saint Joseph's. Comparable regional STEM/health sciences positioning to HU's School of Health & Science, though its merger highlights consolidation pressure on small STEM universities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/159027437492999
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/harrisburg-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/harrisburguniversity
• Xx.com/HarrisburgU

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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