Colleges in Pennsylvania
Explore 160 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania. Compare tuition, admission rates, and student outcomes to find the right fit.
Pennsylvania at a Glance
Total Colleges
160
Avg. In-State Tuition
$29,044
Avg. Admission Rate
75%
Avg. Earnings (10yr)
$57,087
Avg. Out-of-State Tuition
$32,288
Avg. Net Price
$22,055
Avg. Completion Rate
56%
College Types in Pennsylvania
55
Public Institutions
105
Private Institutions
442,298
Total Enrollment
Top Colleges in Pennsylvania
1
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
12% admit1546 SAT$66,246
2
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
5% admit1553 SAT$68,686
3
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
26% admit1440 SAT$64,980
4
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
27% admit1460 SAT$67,776
5
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA
29% admit1410 SAT$67,812
6
Lafayette College
Easton, PA
31% admit1424 SAT$65,398
7
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
41% admit$32,933
8
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
89% admit1258 SAT$53,260
9
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
79% admit1345 SAT$62,412
10
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
7% admit1534 SAT$65,494
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