Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
Explore 225 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania, ranked by the Repit College Score. Our ratings evaluate graduation rates, affordability, resources, and student experience.
University of Pennsylvania
Carnegie Mellon University
Swarthmore College
Curtis Institute of Music
Villanova University
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Haverford College
Lehigh University
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bucknell University
Lafayette College
Bryn Mawr College
Dickinson College
Franklin and Marshall College
Gettysburg College
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia
Yeshivath Beth Moshe
Temple University
Drexel University
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Grove City College
Muhlenberg College
Saint Joseph's University
Lincoln University
Saint Vincent College
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Allegheny College
Moravian University
University of Scranton
Duquesne University
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Washington & Jefferson College
Elizabethtown College
Messiah University
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Susquehanna University
Ursinus College
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Central Penn College
Lebanon Valley College
Lycoming College
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Western University
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Widener University
DeSales University
Chatham University
Gannon University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Juniata College
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
Saint Francis University
Thomas Jefferson University
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Arcadia University
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Geneva College
Marywood University
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Seton Hill University
York College of Pennsylvania
Alvernia University
Holy Family University
Immaculata University
La Roche University
Misericordia University
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
University of the Arts
Cairn University-Langhorne
Pittsburgh Technical College
Robert Morris University
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook
Waynesburg University
Westminster College
La Salle University
Lancaster Bible College
Mercyhurst University
Moore College of Art and Design
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Wilkes University
Chestnut Hill College
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
King's College
Mount Aloysius College
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Gwynedd Mercy University
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
Point Park University
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Clarks Summit University
Cabrini University
Keystone College
Pennsylvania State University-World Campus
Williamson College of the Trades
Commonwealth Technical Institute
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Valley Forge Military College
Pennco Tech-Bristol
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Erie Institute of Technology Inc
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Triangle Tech Inc-Bethlehem
Laurel Business Institute
Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
Laurel Technical Institute
Triangle Tech Inc-Dubois
Community College of Allegheny County
Bucks County Community College
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
Community College of Philadelphia
West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute
Butler County Community College
Douglas Education Center
Lansdale School of Business
Triangle Tech Inc-Sunbury
Northampton County Area Community College
Rosedale Technical College
Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Triangle Tech-Chambersburg
Automotive Training Center-Exton
Harrisburg Area Community College
Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
Automotive Training Center-Warminster
YTI Career Institute-Altoona
Reading Area Community College
Westmoreland County Community College
Delaware County Community College
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute
Luzerne County Community College
Vet Tech Institute
Montgomery County Community College
Institute of Medical Careers
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing
Washington Health System School of Nursing
Miller-Motte College-McCann-Lewisburg
New Castle School of Trades
University of Pittsburgh-Titusville
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort
South Hills School of Business & Technology
Miller-Motte College-McCann-Allentown
Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown
Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Citizens School of Nursing
DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia
Community College of Beaver County
Harcum College
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia
Fortis Institute-Scranton
Studio Incamminati
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
YTI Career Institute-York
All-State Career School
Jna Institute of Culinary Arts
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Johnson College
PITC Institute
ASPIRA City College
Cities with Multiple Colleges
About College Rankings in Pennsylvania
The Repit College Score ranks 225 colleges and universities in Pennsylvania based on outcomes (graduation rates, retention), affordability (net cost, financial aid), resources (class sizes, faculty ratios), and student experience (campus life, housing options).
4-Year Universities (149): Bachelor's degree-granting institutions including public universities, private colleges, and research institutions.
2-Year Colleges (76): Community colleges and technical schools offering associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colleges in Pennsylvania
How many colleges are in Pennsylvania?
There are 225 accredited colleges and universities in Pennsylvania tracked by Repit, including 149 4-year institutions and 76 community colleges. Each school is rated using our proprietary scoring system that evaluates outcomes, affordability, and resources.
How does Repit rate colleges?
Repit rates colleges on a 100-point scale across five categories: Outcomes (graduation and retention rates), Affordability (net cost and financial aid), Resources (class sizes and selectivity), Experience (campus life and learning format), and Prestige (reputation and recognition). Each factor is weighted and combined into an overall score and letter grade.
Should I attend a public or private college in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has both public and private institutions. Public schools often offer lower tuition for state residents, while private schools may provide more financial aid. Compare net prices and outcomes using Repit's detailed college profiles to find the best value for your situation.
Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology
