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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 73–96 of 299 schools

SU
Private nonprofit

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA

Students
2,255
Retention
86%
Programs
66
Awards 2024-25
501
CampusHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementCreative WritingPsychology, General +63
NU
Private nonprofit

Neumann University

Aston, PA

Students
2,244
Retention
72%
Programs
49
Awards 2024-25
550
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, OtherEducation/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education ProgramsHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other +46
LC
Private nonprofit

Lackawanna College

Scranton, PA

Admission
Open
Students
2,211
Retention
83%
Programs
44
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice/Police ScienceMental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other +41
MU
Private nonprofit
Students
2,200
Retention
78%
Programs
45
Awards 2024-25
606
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementHealth Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesSpeech-Language Pathology/Pathologist +42
DVU
Private nonprofit
Students
2,199
Retention
69%
Programs
45
Awards 2024-25
556
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementWildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and ManagementAnimal Sciences +42
LRU
Private nonprofit

La Roche University

Pittsburgh, PA

Students
2,153
Retention
69%
Programs
56
Awards 2024-25
331
CampusOnlineHybrid
AccountingHuman Resources Management/Personnel AdministrationMedical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist +53
LVC
Private nonprofit

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA

Students
2,146
Retention
83%
Programs
65
Awards 2024-25
705
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementExercise Science and KinesiologyPhysical Therapy/Therapist +62
GMU
Private nonprofit

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, PA

Students
2,017
Retention
78%
Programs
37
Awards 2024-25
544
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementTeacher Education, Multiple Levels +34
KC
Private nonprofit

King's College

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Students
1,939
Retention
76%
Programs
56
Awards 2024-25
495
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherAccounting +53
CCB
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,936
Retention
54%
Programs
49
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingHealth and Medical Administrative Services, OtherComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance +46
SHU
Private nonprofit

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA

Students
1,927
Retention
81%
Programs
92
Awards 2024-25
605
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementPhysician AssistantCreative Writing +89
WC
Private nonprofit

Wilson College

Chambersburg, PA

Students
1,907
Retention
74%
Programs
45
Awards 2024-25
280
CampusOnlineHybrid
Special Education and TeachingEducational/Instructional TechnologyRegistered Nursing +42
PSU
Public
Students
1,884
Retention
77%
Programs
37
Awards 2024-25
319
CampusHybrid
Business/CommerceMechanical EngineeringComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance +34
UP
Public
Students
1,813
Retention
75%
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
375
CampusHybrid
Mechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer Science +39
FMC
Private nonprofit
Students
1,808
Retention
90%
Programs
43
Awards 2024-25
453
Campus
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBusiness Administration and ManagementBiology +40
MC
Private nonprofit

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA

Students
1,788
Retention
90%
Programs
46
Awards 2024-25
476
CampusOnlineHybrid
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre ArtsBusiness Administration and ManagementPsychology, General +43
BMC
Private nonprofit

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, PA

Students
1,679
Retention
92%
Programs
42
Awards 2024-25
534
CampusHybrid
Social WorkPre-MedicinePsychology, General +39
LU
Public

Lincoln University

Lincoln University, PA

Students
1,670
Retention
73%
Programs
43
Awards 2024-25
407
CampusHybrid
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesHuman ServicesPsychology, General +40
SC
Private nonprofit

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA

Students
1,623
Retention
94%
Programs
67
Awards 2024-25
456
Campus
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralEconomicsMathematics +64
UC
Private nonprofit

Ursinus College

Collegeville, PA

Students
1,502
Retention
87%
Programs
45
Awards 2024-25
368
Campus
BiologyExercise Physiology and KinesiologyMass Communication/Media Studies +42
TSC
Public
Students
1,470
Retention
75%
Programs
26
Awards 2024-25
547
CampusHybrid
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianElectricianMetal Fabricator +23
SVC
Private nonprofit

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA

Students
1,440
Retention
82%
Programs
72
Awards 2024-25
405
CampusHybrid
Nurse AnesthetistPsychology, GeneralCriminology +69
SJU
Private nonprofit
Students
1,439
Retention
81%
Programs
16
Awards 2024-25
496
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingHealth Services AdministrationHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other +13
HC
Private nonprofit

Haverford College

Haverford, PA

Students
1,431
Retention
94%
Programs
58
Awards 2024-25
399
Campus
Political Science and GovernmentEconometrics and Quantitative EconomicsChemistry +55

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