HARRISBURG, PA – Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has been ranked #16 among the 2025 Most Innovative Schools in the Regional Universities North category by U.S. News & World Report. Now in its 40th year, the rankings evaluate nearly 1,500 national colleges and universities on up to 17 measures of academic quality and place an emphasis on social mobility and outcomes for graduating college students.

“From the start, our goal was to create a university that would be a beacon of opportunity and innovation for this region,” said Eric Darr, PhD, President of Harrisburg University. “Today, being named among the most innovative universities is not just a victory for our institution – it’s a victory for our entire community and Commonwealth. Personally, this recognition is the culmination of years of dreams and hard work. But let’s not forget that this is a legacy we are all building together. The future holds even more exceptional milestones for our university and its extended family. Each of the learners, leaders, and generous patrons who’ve shepherded this dream throughout the years have my deepest appreciation and respect.”

U.S. News publishes the Best Colleges rankings each year to provide prospective students and their families with the comparative merits of the undergraduate programs at America’s colleges and universities. The rankings offer detailed information of the institutions and data on factors such as outcome measures – including graduation rates, graduate indebtedness, and post-graduate earnings.

“For 40 years, Best Colleges has continued to evolve as a trusted companion to prospective students and their families during the decision-making process,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News. “The rankings and editorial content offer crucial data as well as college advice and informed reporting to all who seek a college education.”

Prospective students can see how Harrisburg University compares to other institutions and how the rankings are calculated in the U.S. News’ Best Colleges.

MEDIA CONTACT

To inquire about interview opportunities with Harrisburg University leadership about what it takes to envision, build, sustain, and grow one of the best and most affordable STEM universities in the country, please contact Jessica Warren, Executive Director of Communications, at 717.901.5146 (office), 717.717.5465 (cell), or JWarren2@HarrisburgU.edu.

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ABOUT HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY

Harrisburg University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and is a private, nonprofit university offering bachelor’s and graduate degree programs in the fields of science, technology, and mathematics. For additional information about the University’s affordable, demand-driven undergraduate and graduate programs, please call 717.901.5146 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu. Stay updated by following Harrisburg University on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.