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Colleges and universities in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 299 colleges and universities in our directory (84 public, 123 private nonprofit, 92 for-profit). Together they enroll about 655,441 students. 113 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Philadelphia (31), Pittsburgh (23), Lancaster (9), Scranton (8), Bethlehem (7), Erie (7), Reading (7), York (7), Allentown (6), Altoona (5), Johnstown (5), Harrisburg (4)

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Showing 1–24 of 299 schools

PSU
Public
Students
50,737
Retention
93%
Programs
252
Awards 2024-25
14,703
CampusHybrid
Psychology, GeneralFinanceComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance +249
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UPC
Public
Students
35,724
Retention
92%
Programs
270
Awards 2024-25
11,005
CampusOnlineHybrid
Research and Experimental Psychology, OtherMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBiology +267
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TU
Public

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Students
29,640
Retention
83%
Programs
277
Awards 2024-25
8,286
CampusOnlineHybrid
Psychology, GeneralBiologyHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences +274
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UP
Private nonprofit

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Students
29,109
Retention
99%
Programs
229
Awards 2024-25
10,603
CampusOnlineHybrid
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralFinancial AnalyticsBusiness Administration and Management +226
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DU
Private nonprofit

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Students
21,153
Retention
90%
Programs
270
Awards 2024-25
6,629
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingComputer ScienceMedicine +267
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WCU
Public
Students
17,171
Retention
83%
Programs
120
Awards 2024-25
4,041
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing +117
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CMU
Private nonprofit
Students
15,888
Retention
98%
Programs
203
Awards 2024-25
6,222
CampusOnlineHybrid
Information TechnologyElectrical and Electronics EngineeringComputer Science +200
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PSU
Public
Students
13,774
Retention
66%
Programs
155
Awards 2024-25
4,787
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementBusiness/CommerceManagement Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other +152
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CCP
Public
Admission
Open
Students
12,926
Retention
60%
Programs
83
CampusOnlineHybrid
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesBusiness/CommerceLiberal Arts and Sciences +80
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HAC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
12,585
Retention
54%
Programs
75
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingGeneral StudiesBusiness Administration and Management +72
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CUP
Public
Students
11,092
Retention
78%
Programs
106
Awards 2024-25
2,581
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingEarly Childhood Education and Teaching +103
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PWU
Public
Students
10,834
Retention
72%
Programs
158
Awards 2024-25
3,249
CampusOnlineHybrid
Social WorkRegistered NursingBusiness Administration and Management +155
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VU
Private nonprofit

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Students
10,041
Retention
95%
Programs
116
Awards 2024-25
3,239
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementFinance +113
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MCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
9,278
Retention
67%
Programs
69
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness/CommerceRegistered Nursing +66
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IUP
Public
Students
9,073
Retention
75%
Programs
144
Awards 2024-25
2,321
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingCriminology +141
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EU
Private nonprofit

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA

Students
8,727
Retention
65%
Programs
68
Awards 2024-25
2,654
CampusOnlineHybrid
Data ScienceBusiness Administration and ManagementData Analytics +65
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SRU
Public
Students
8,376
Retention
84%
Programs
112
Awards 2024-25
2,364
CampusOnlineHybrid
Special Education and TeachingOccupational Safety and Health Technology/TechnicianHealth and Wellness +109
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TJU
Private nonprofit

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA

Students
8,238
Retention
82%
Programs
99
Awards 2024-25
2,659
CampusOnlineHybrid
MedicineHealth Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesArchitectural and Building Sciences/Technology +96
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DU
Private nonprofit

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

Students
8,234
Retention
84%
Programs
119
Awards 2024-25
2,295
CampusOnlineHybrid
Nursing ScienceLawPharmacy +116
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LU
Private nonprofit

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Students
7,692
Retention
94%
Programs
124
Awards 2024-25
2,078
CampusOnlineHybrid
FinanceComputer ScienceMechanical Engineering +121
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KUP
Public
Students
7,467
Retention
78%
Programs
68
Awards 2024-25
1,867
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPsychology, GeneralEarly Childhood Education and Teaching +65
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DCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
7,402
Retention
60%
Programs
63
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementRegistered NursingHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences +60
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