309 accredited colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
By undergraduate enrollment.
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Pennsylvania.
2 HBCUs serving students in Pennsylvania.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Pennsylvania is home to 309 accredited colleges and universities, including 91 public, 126 private non-profit, and 92 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, Williamson College of the Trades in Media is the most affordable, with a net price of $1,545.
Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 5%.
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Philadelphia, PA · Public
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus in University Park is the largest, enrolling 42,284 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $26,753, and average out-of-state tuition is $29,781. The graduate workforce earns a median $50,598 ten years after entry.