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.
Philadelphia, PA · Private Non-Profit
Swarthmore, PA · Private Non-Profit
Pittsburgh, PA · Private Non-Profit
Haverford, PA · Private Non-Profit
Bethlehem, PA · Private Non-Profit
Easton, PA · Private Non-Profit
Lancaster, PA · Private Non-Profit
Villanova, PA · Private Non-Profit
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Media, PA · Private Non-Profit
Youngwood, PA · Public
Springville, PA · Public
Johnstown, PA · Public
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
Philadelphia, PA · Private Non-Profit
Philadelphia, PA · Private Non-Profit
Swarthmore, PA · Private Non-Profit
Pittsburgh, PA · Private Non-Profit
By undergraduate enrollment.
University Park, PA · Public
Philadelphia, PA · Public
Pittsburgh, PA · Public
West Chester, PA · Public
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%.
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.
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