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
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
61% admit
Tuition
$35,946
ACT
ACT 27–32

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in University Park, PA. Enrollment: ~42,284 students. Admissions are accessible (61% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $35,946/year.

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
80% admit
Tuition
$29,712
ACT

Temple University is a public 4-year institution in Philadelphia, PA. Enrollment: ~20,970 students. Admissions are accessible (80% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $29,712/year.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
58% admit
Tuition
$34,124
ACT
ACT 29–33

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a public 4-year institution in Pittsburgh, PA. Enrollment: ~20,370 students. Admissions are accessible (58% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $34,124/year.

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA
NCAA D2Greek Life
Admit
78% admit
Tuition
$19,290
ACT
ACT 24–28

West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year institution in West Chester, PA. Enrollment: ~14,164 students. Admissions are accessible (78% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,290/year.

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
79% admit
Tuition
$54,766
ACT
ACT 27–32

Drexel University is a private 4-year institution in Philadelphia, PA. Enrollment: ~13,233 students. Admissions are accessible (79% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $54,766/year.

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
5% admit
Tuition
$54,652
ACT
ACT 34–36

University of Pennsylvania is a private 4-year institution in Philadelphia, PA. Enrollment: ~10,650 students. Admissions are highly selective (5% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $54,652/year.

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA
Ski Town
Admit
93% admit
Tuition
$15,537
ACT

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year institution in Bloomsburg, PA. Enrollment: ~9,210 students. Admissions are accessible (93% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $15,537/year.

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$14,338
ACT
ACT 26–32

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus is a public 4-year institution in University Park, PA. Enrollment: ~7,877 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $14,338/year.

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
94% admit
Tuition
$11,574
ACT
ACT 17–25

Pennsylvania Western University is a public 4-year institution in California, PA. Enrollment: ~7,451 students. Admissions are accessible (94% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,574/year.

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA
NCAA D3Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
12% admit
Tuition
$57,560
ACT
ACT 34–35

Carnegie Mellon University is a private 4-year institution in Pittsburgh, PA. Enrollment: ~7,304 students. Admissions are highly selective (12% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $57,560/year.

Villanova University

Villanova, PA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
27% admit
Tuition
$58,290
ACT
ACT 32–34

Villanova University is a private 4-year institution in Villanova, PA. Enrollment: ~6,938 students. Admissions are selective (27% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $58,290/year.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA
NCAA D2
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$11,574
ACT
ACT 18–26

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year institution in Slippery Rock, PA. Enrollment: ~6,788 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,574/year.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$13,890
ACT
ACT 20–27

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is a public 4-year institution in Indiana, PA. Enrollment: ~6,764 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,890/year.

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
91% admit
Tuition
$11,574
ACT

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year institution in Kutztown, PA. Enrollment: ~6,180 students. Admissions are accessible (91% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,574/year.

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
26% admit
Tuition
$56,980
ACT
ACT 31–34

Lehigh University is a private 4-year institution in Bethlehem, PA. Enrollment: ~5,898 students. Admissions are selective (26% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $56,980/year.

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
86% admit
Tuition
$19,290
ACT

Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year institution in Millersville, PA. Enrollment: ~5,728 students. Admissions are accessible (86% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,290/year.

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA
NCAA D1Greek LifeSki Town
Admit
84% admit
Tuition
$43,526
ACT
ACT 26–32

Duquesne University is a private 4-year institution in Pittsburgh, PA. Enrollment: ~5,350 students. Admissions are accessible (84% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $43,526/year.

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA
Admit
89% admit
Tuition
$47,740
ACT
ACT 28–31

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is a private 4-year institution in Philadelphia, PA. Enrollment: ~4,948 students. Admissions are accessible (89% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $47,740/year.

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
92% admit
Tuition
$16,576
ACT
ACT 22–23

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year institution in East Stroudsburg, PA. Enrollment: ~4,814 students. Admissions are accessible (92% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $16,576/year.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA
NCAA D2Ski Town
Admit
87% admit
Tuition
$10,048
ACT
ACT 16–28

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a public 4-year institution in Shippensburg, PA. Enrollment: ~4,086 students. Admissions are accessible (87% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $10,048/year.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
98% admit
Tuition
$25,100
ACT
ACT 22–31

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg is a public 4-year institution in Middletown, PA. Enrollment: ~4,031 students. Admissions are accessible (98% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $25,100/year.

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA
NCAA D1Greek Life
Admit
29% admit
Tuition
$59,474
ACT
ACT 30–33

Bucknell University is a private 4-year institution in Lewisburg, PA. Enrollment: ~3,876 students. Admissions are selective (29% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $59,474/year.

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA
NCAA D2Greek Life
Admit
81% admit
Tuition
$41,900
ACT
ACT 25–30

Thomas Jefferson University is a private 4-year institution in Philadelphia, PA. Enrollment: ~3,755 students. Admissions are accessible (81% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $41,900/year.

University of Scranton

Scranton, PA
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
81% admit
Tuition
$48,062
ACT
ACT 25–30

University of Scranton is a private 4-year institution in Scranton, PA. Enrollment: ~3,554 students. Admissions are accessible (81% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $48,062/year.

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