Colleges in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is home to 216 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for research universities and strong Greek life, Pennsylvania offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

216 total in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA

61% admit · Open42K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division ICold Climate

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

80% admit · Open21K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA

58% admit · Open20K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA

78% admit · Open14K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IIWarm Climate

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

79% admit · Open13K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

5% admit · Selective11K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA

93% admit · Open9K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownGreek LifeCold Climate

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA

91% admit · Open8K students

Lifestyle

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA

94% admit · Open7K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownNCAA Division IIWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

12% admit · Selective7K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownGreek LifeWarm Climate

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

27% admit · Moderate7K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA

71% admit · Open7K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeNCAA Division IICold ClimateSafe Campus

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA

91% admit · Open7K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownNCAA Division IICold Climate

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA

91% admit · Open6K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IICold Climate

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

26% admit · Moderate6K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA

86% admit · Open6K students

Lifestyle

Lake LifeSki TownNCAA Division IIWarm Climate

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

84% admit · Open5K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IWarm Climate

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

89% admit · Open5K students

Lifestyle

Warm ClimateSafe Campus

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA

92% admit · Open5K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownGreek LifeNCAA Division IICold Climate

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA

87% admit · Open4K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownNCAA Division IIWarm ClimateSafe Campus

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA

98% admit · Open4K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownWarm Climate

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA

29% admit · Moderate4K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division ICold Climate

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

81% admit · Open4K students

Lifestyle

Greek LifeNCAA Division IIWarm Climate

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA

81% admit · Open4K students

Lifestyle

Ski TownGreek LifeCold Climate

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