How Many Public Colleges Are in Pennsylvania?
There are 91 Public colleges in Pennsylvania. By school level, there are 39 four-year, 26 community colleges (2-4 years schools), and 26 trade schools (less than 2 years schools) that are Public.
Academic & Tuition Statistics for Public
The average acceptance rate of the Public is 86.77% and the admission yield is 36%. The average SAT score is 1,161 and the average ACT score is 25.
A total of 344,404 students are attending one of the schools. With 29,816 faculty, the average students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
The 2025 average tuition & fees at Public is $15,226 for state residents and $20,712 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $20,882 for state residents and $28,435 for out-of-state students.
68.28% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,641 at Public.
The following table shows the Public. You can see more schools and narrow down the results in search result page.
| School Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | Enrollment | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community College of Allegheny County Public, 2-4 years | Pittsburgh, PA | $12,583 ($8,803) | 10,609 | - | 24% |
| Community College of Beaver County Public, 2-4 years | Monaca, PA | $20,700 ($14,340) | 1,936 | - | 12% |
| Bucks County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Newtown, PA | $13,926 ($9,966) | 6,232 | - | 32% |
| Butler County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Butler, PA | $12,000 ($9,000) | 2,317 | - | 37% |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | Cheyney, PA | $18,870 ($10,904) | 617 | - | 41% |
| Delaware County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Media, PA | $15,540 ($11,250) | 7,402 | - | 24% |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | East Stroudsburg, PA | $19,202 ($11,236) | 5,633 | 92.05% | 43% |
| Harrisburg Area Community College Public, 2-4 years | Harrisburg, PA | $12,472 ($9,495) | 12,585 | - | 21% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Public, four-years | Indiana, PA | $16,297 ($11,380) | 9,073 | 90.77% | 56% |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | Kutztown, PA | $16,330 ($11,206) | 7,467 | 90.75% | 54% |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College Public, 2-4 years | Schnecksville, PA | $13,270 ($9,300) | 6,221 | - | 30% |
| Lincoln University Public, four-years | Lincoln University, PA | $19,384 ($12,512) | 1,670 | 65.72% | 44% |
| Luzerne County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Nanticoke, PA | $16,260 ($11,430) | 4,460 | - | 23% |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | Millersville, PA | $22,952 ($11,128) | 6,975 | 86.19% | 58% |
| Montgomery County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Blue Bell, PA | $17,250 ($11,970) | 9,278 | - | 28% |
| Northampton County Area Community College Public, 2-4 years | Bethlehem, PA | $15,270 ($11,370) | 8,810 | - | 24% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Public, four-years | Erie, PA | $26,958 ($15,972) | 3,336 | 96.83% | 44% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley Public, four-years | Malvern, PA | $28,396 | 212 | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington Public, four-years | New Kensington, PA | $24,134 ($14,408) | 421 | 95.29% | 28% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Public, four-years | Sharon, PA | $23,560 ($14,024) | 265 | 92.20% | 42% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Public, four-years | Dallas, PA | $24,006 ($14,280) | 315 | 96.99% | 23% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Public, four-years | Dunmore, PA | $25,392 ($15,208) | 800 | 98.52% | 39% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Public, four-years | Center Valley, PA | $25,392 ($15,208) | 867 | 97.37% | 18% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Public, four-years | Altoona, PA | $26,958 ($15,972) | 2,371 | 98.06% | 17% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Public, four-years | Monaca, PA | $24,134 ($14,408) | 482 | 95.65% | 22% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Public, four-years | Reading, PA | $26,958 ($15,972) | 1,884 | 98.67% | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Public, four-years | Middletown, PA | $26,958 ($15,972) | 4,478 | 97.60% | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Public, four-years | Media, PA | $25,392 ($15,208) | 1,236 | 98.11% | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois Public, four-years | DuBois, PA | $24,134 ($14,408) | 350 | 97.12% | 34% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Public, four-years | Lemont Furnace, PA | $24,134 ($14,408) | 405 | 95.47% | 39% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton Public, four-years | Hazleton, PA | $25,392 ($15,208) | 502 | 96.41% | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Public, four-years | University Park, PA | $41,790 ($20,644) | 50,737 | 60.56% | 86% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Public, four-years | McKeesport, PA | $24,134 ($14,408) | 352 | 96.47% | 19% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Public, four-years | Mont Alto, PA | $24,134 ($14,408) | 582 | 98.21% | 34% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Public, four-years | Abington, PA | $25,664 ($15,268) | 2,885 | 96.77% | 20% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Public, four-years | Schuylkill Haven, PA | $25,392 ($15,208) | 624 | 96.64% | 32% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York Public, four-years | York, PA | $25,392 ($15,208) | 677 | 97.41% | 16% |
| Community College of Philadelphia Public, 2-4 years | Philadelphia, PA | $12,744 ($8,688) | 12,926 | - | 24% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Public, four-years | Bradford, PA | $26,644 ($14,770) | 1,009 | 88.54% | 48% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Public, four-years | Greensburg, PA | $26,584 ($14,710) | 1,321 | 95.21% | 40% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Public, four-years | Johnstown, PA | $26,780 ($14,906) | 1,813 | 94.84% | 56% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Public, four-years | Pittsburgh, PA | $41,430 ($21,926) | 35,724 | 58.08% | 85% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Titusville Public, 2-4 years | Titusville, PA | $22,210 ($11,918) | 36 | 34.78% | - |
| Reading Area Community College Public, 2-4 years | Reading, PA | $12,510 ($11,310) | 5,369 | - | 34% |
| Schuylkill Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Frackville, PA | $19,500 ($19,500) | 102 | - | 63% |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | Shippensburg, PA | $15,824 ($13,570) | 5,161 | 86.50% | 56% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | Slippery Rock, PA | $14,676 ($10,568) | 8,376 | 71.47% | 66% |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Public, 2-4 years | Lancaster, PA | $9,050 ($9,050) | 1,470 | 71.22% | 71% |
| Temple University Public, four-years | Philadelphia, PA | $38,805 ($23,005) | 29,640 | 80.41% | 75% |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | West Chester, PA | $22,599 ($10,775) | 17,171 | 78.40% | 71% |
| Westmoreland County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Youngwood, PA | $14,728 ($10,528) | 3,990 | - | 31% |
| Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County Public, less than 2-years | Scranton, PA | $19,150 ($19,150) | 113 | 100.00% | 57% |
| Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program Public, less than 2-years | Uniontown, PA | $14,500 ($14,500) | 71 | - | 74% |
| Franklin County Career and Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Chambersburg, PA | $16,800 ($16,800) | 60 | 100.00% | 88% |
| Greene County Career and Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Waynesburg, PA | $21,500 ($21,500) | 16 | 100.00% | 60% |
| Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Public, less than 2-years | Wilkes Barre, PA | $24,150 ($24,150) | 85 | 79.25% | 52% |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Public, four-years | Williamsport, PA | $25,680 ($17,940) | 4,575 | - | 53% |
| Western Area Career & Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Canonsburg, PA | $18,480 ($18,480) | 23 | - | 100% |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Public, 2-4 years | Pleasant Gap, PA | $17,104 ($17,104) | 171 | 96.20% | 95% |
| Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Public, less than 2-years | Willow Grove, PA | $16,850 ($16,850) | 180 | 80.81% | 100% |
| Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Altoona, PA | $19,100 ($19,100) | 220 | - | 68% |
| Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career Public, less than 2-years | Milton, PA | $24,535 ($24,535) | 98 | 66.67% | 59% |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Public, 2-4 years | Johnstown, PA | $13,350 ($9,540) | 2,501 | - | 38% |
| York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education Public, less than 2-years | York, PA | $20,141 ($20,141) | 229 | - | 90% |
| Chester County Intermediate Unit Public, less than 2-years | Downingtown, PA | $27,554 ($27,554) | 82 | 58.33% | 86% |
| Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program Public, less than 2-years | Reynoldsville, PA | $15,950 ($15,950) | 39 | 80.49% | 30% |
| Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Johnstown, PA | $22,500 ($22,500) | 105 | - | 79% |
| Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology Public, less than 2-years | Lewistown, PA | $18,313 ($18,313) | 56 | - | 62% |
| Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program Public, less than 2-years | Ford City, PA | $18,190 ($18,190) | 58 | - | 94% |
| Venango County Area Vocational Technical School Public, less than 2-years | Oil City, PA | $18,483 ($18,483) | 59 | 38.46% | 48% |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Public, 2-4 years | Willow Street, PA | $21,784 ($21,784) | 279 | - | 91% |
| Indiana County Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Indiana, PA | $22,227 ($22,227) | 109 | - | 71% |
| Northern Tier Career Center Public, less than 2-years | Towanda, PA | $16,200 ($16,200) | 50 | 74.51% | 65% |
| Hazleton Area Career Center Public, less than 2-years | Hazle TWP., PA | $17,590 ($17,590) | 7 | - | 25% |
| Clearfield County Career and Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Clearfield, PA | $18,940 ($18,940) | 31 | - | 79% |
| Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program Public, less than 2-years | Broomall, PA | $24,933 ($24,933) | 48 | 100.00% | 70% |
| Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Springville, PA | $19,995 ($19,995) | 23 | - | 97% |
| Somerset County Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Somerset, PA | $17,500 ($17,500) | 59 | - | 87% |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus Public, four-years | University Park, PA | $15,356 ($15,356) | 13,774 | 91.15% | 34% |
| Berks Career & Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Leesport, PA | $9,643 ($9,643) | 47 | - | 63% |
| Northern Pennsylvania Regional College Public, 2-4 years | Warren, PA | $8,880 ($4,800) | 136 | - | 38% |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | Bloomsburg, PA | $22,870 ($11,046) | 11,092 | 93.09% | 54% |
| Pennsylvania Western University Public, four-years | California, PA | $16,054 ($11,436) | 10,834 | 94.33% | 52% |