How Many Public Colleges Are in Pennsylvania?
There are 93 Public colleges in Pennsylvania. By school level, there are 39 four-year, 26 community colleges (2-4 years schools), and 28 trade schools (less than 2 years schools) that are Public.
Academic & Tuition Statistics for Public
The average acceptance rate of the Public is 84.49% and the admission yield is 38%. The average SAT score is 1,140 and the average ACT score is 24.
A total of 344,942 students are attending one of the schools. With 28,305 faculties, the average students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
The 2024 average tuition & fees at Public is $14,530 for state residents and $19,496 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $20,644 for state residents and $27,882 for out-of-state students.
76.02% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,499 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) | 10,467 | - | 18% |
| Community College of Beaver County Public, 2-4 years | Monaca, PA | $19,890 ($13,680) | 1,720 | - | 20% |
| Bucks County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Newtown, PA | $13,421 ($9,221) | 6,162 | - | 25% |
| Butler County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Butler, PA | $11,700 ($8,700) | 2,496 | - | 30% |
| Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | Cheyney, PA | $18,870 ($10,904) | 697 | - | 14% |
| Delaware County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Media, PA | $14,940 ($10,800) | 7,992 | - | 20% |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | East Stroudsburg, PA | $19,002 ($11,036) | 5,143 | 93.63% | 45% |
| Harrisburg Area Community College Public, 2-4 years | Harrisburg, PA | $11,400 ($8,918) | 12,576 | - | 16% |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Public, four-years | Indiana, PA | $16,297 ($11,380) | 8,816 | 91.94% | 52% |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | Kutztown, PA | $16,434 ($11,230) | 7,455 | 96.14% | 56% |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College Public, 2-4 years | Schnecksville, PA | $13,205 ($9,210) | 6,242 | - | 20% |
| Lincoln University Public, four-years | Lincoln University, PA | $19,384 ($12,512) | 1,824 | 80.61% | 44% |
| Luzerne County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Nanticoke, PA | $15,810 ($11,130) | 4,220 | - | 17% |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | Millersville, PA | $16,232 ($12,262) | 6,775 | 92.42% | 57% |
| Montgomery County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Blue Bell, PA | $16,230 ($11,250) | 8,596 | - | 23% |
| Northampton County Area Community College Public, 2-4 years | Bethlehem, PA | $14,730 ($10,980) | 8,484 | - | 21% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Public, four-years | Erie, PA | $26,668 ($15,944) | 3,295 | 95.44% | 42% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley Public, four-years | Malvern, PA | $28,114 | 271 | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington Public, four-years | New Kensington, PA | $23,872 ($14,380) | 460 | 91.45% | 28% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango Public, four-years | Sharon, PA | $23,310 ($14,002) | 281 | 86.98% | 23% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre Public, four-years | Dallas, PA | $23,750 ($14,258) | 368 | 95.25% | 20% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton Public, four-years | Dunmore, PA | $25,118 ($15,180) | 875 | 93.99% | 34% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley Public, four-years | Center Valley, PA | $25,118 ($15,180) | 888 | 94.08% | 12% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Public, four-years | Altoona, PA | $26,668 ($15,944) | 2,577 | 95.76% | 16% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver Public, four-years | Monaca, PA | $23,872 ($14,380) | 522 | 93.20% | 20% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Public, four-years | Reading, PA | $26,668 ($15,944) | 2,077 | 97.29% | 33% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Public, four-years | Middletown, PA | $26,668 ($15,944) | 4,572 | 95.55% | 24% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine Public, four-years | Media, PA | $25,118 ($15,180) | 1,196 | 96.19% | 25% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State DuBois Public, four-years | DuBois, PA | $23,872 ($14,380) | 366 | 92.37% | 27% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly Public, four-years | Lemont Furnace, PA | $23,872 ($14,380) | 424 | 80.73% | 30% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton Public, four-years | Hazleton, PA | $25,118 ($15,180) | 473 | 89.91% | 16% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Public, four-years | University Park, PA | $40,188 ($20,234) | 50,028 | 55.21% | 83% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny Public, four-years | McKeesport, PA | $23,872 ($14,380) | 363 | 87.65% | 21% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto Public, four-years | Mont Alto, PA | $23,872 ($14,380) | 670 | 91.30% | 27% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Public, four-years | Abington, PA | $25,388 ($15,240) | 3,090 | 93.41% | 28% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Public, four-years | Schuylkill Haven, PA | $25,118 ($15,180) | 623 | 85.78% | 26% |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York Public, four-years | York, PA | $25,118 ($15,180) | 718 | 92.87% | 10% |
| Community College of Philadelphia Public, 2-4 years | Philadelphia, PA | $12,440 ($8,688) | 11,636 | - | 16% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Public, four-years | Bradford, PA | $26,494 ($14,620) | 1,074 | 93.55% | 41% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Public, four-years | Greensburg, PA | $26,504 ($14,630) | 1,328 | 97.60% | 38% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Public, four-years | Johnstown, PA | $26,520 ($14,646) | 2,043 | 97.41% | 48% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Public, four-years | Pittsburgh, PA | $39,890 ($21,524) | 33,767 | 49.14% | 83% |
| University of Pittsburgh-Titusville Public, 2-4 years | Titusville, PA | $22,210 ($11,918) | 23 | 45.71% | 13% |
| Reading Area Community College Public, 2-4 years | Reading, PA | $12,030 ($10,890) | 4,533 | - | 20% |
| Schuylkill Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Frackville, PA | $17,768 ($17,768) | 33 | - | - |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | Shippensburg, PA | $15,798 ($13,544) | 5,162 | 87.80% | 50% |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | Slippery Rock, PA | $14,615 ($10,507) | 8,221 | 74.33% | 66% |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Public, 2-4 years | Lancaster, PA | $9,050 ($8,450) | 1,312 | 91.09% | 56% |
| Temple University Public, four-years | Philadelphia, PA | $37,462 ($22,082) | 33,196 | 79.70% | 77% |
| West Chester University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | West Chester, PA | $22,511 ($10,687) | 17,275 | 87.85% | 71% |
| Westmoreland County Community College Public, 2-4 years | Youngwood, PA | $14,424 ($10,224) | 4,171 | - | 18% |
| Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County Public, less than 2-years | Scranton, PA | $16,950 ($16,950) | 50 | 100.00% | - |
| Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program Public, less than 2-years | Uniontown, PA | $12,415 ($12,415) | 77 | - | - |
| Franklin County Career and Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Chambersburg, PA | $16,800 ($16,800) | 56 | 60.87% | - |
| Greene County Career and Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Waynesburg, PA | $21,100 ($21,100) | 8 | 100.00% | - |
| Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Public, less than 2-years | Wilkes Barre, PA | $24,600 ($24,600) | 65 | 64.13% | - |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Public, four-years | Williamsport, PA | $25,680 ($17,940) | 4,241 | - | 48% |
| Western Area Career & Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Canonsburg, PA | $18,480 ($18,480) | 32 | - | - |
| Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology Public, 2-4 years | Pleasant Gap, PA | $16,996 ($16,996) | 131 | 82.64% | 77% |
| Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Public, less than 2-years | Willow Grove, PA | $16,850 ($16,850) | 127 | 61.90% | - |
| Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Altoona, PA | $19,095 ($19,095) | 127 | - | - |
| Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit LPN Career Public, less than 2-years | Milton, PA | $24,370 ($24,370) | 70 | 79.49% | - |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Public, 2-4 years | Johnstown, PA | $13,080 ($9,360) | 2,270 | - | 37% |
| York County School of Technology-Adult & Continuing Education Public, less than 2-years | York, PA | $20,010 ($20,010) | 213 | - | - |
| Chester County Intermediate Unit Public, less than 2-years | Downingtown, PA | $26,166 ($26,166) | 89 | 100.00% | - |
| Jefferson County Dubois Area Vocational Technical Practical Nursing Program Public, less than 2-years | Reynoldsville, PA | $15,950 ($15,950) | 26 | 53.33% | - |
| Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Johnstown, PA | $21,840 ($21,840) | 56 | - | - |
| Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology Public, less than 2-years | Lewistown, PA | $17,498 ($17,498) | 38 | 63.33% | - |
| Lenape Technical School Practical Nursing Program Public, less than 2-years | Ford City, PA | $17,000 ($17,000) | 86 | - | - |
| Venango County Area Vocational Technical School Public, less than 2-years | Oil City, PA | $18,092 ($18,092) | 43 | 55.36% | - |
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Public, 2-4 years | Willow Street, PA | $20,912 ($20,912) | 239 | - | 80% |
| Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School Public, less than 2-years | Lebanon, PA | $17,784 ($17,784) | 81 | - | - |
| Indiana County Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Indiana, PA | $21,373 ($21,373) | 87 | - | - |
| Northern Tier Career Center Public, less than 2-years | Towanda, PA | $16,200 ($16,200) | 34 | 70.37% | - |
| Hazleton Area Career Center Public, less than 2-years | Hazle TWP., PA | $17,590 ($17,590) | 7 | - | - |
| Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program Public, less than 2-years | Meadville, PA | $17,205 ($17,205) | 19 | - | - |
| Clearfield County Career and Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Clearfield, PA | $18,775 ($18,775) | 29 | - | - |
| Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program Public, less than 2-years | Broomall, PA | $23,569 ($23,569) | 36 | 85.00% | - |
| Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Springville, PA | $15,995 ($15,995) | 42 | - | - |
| Somerset County Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Somerset, PA | $16,500 ($16,500) | 40 | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus Public, four-years | University Park, PA | $15,204 ($15,054) | 13,979 | 81.68% | 36% |
| Berks Career & Technology Center Public, less than 2-years | Leesport, PA | $10,990 ($10,990) | 42 | - | - |
| Northern Pennsylvania Regional College Public, 2-4 years | Warren, PA | $8,880 ($4,800) | 74 | - | - |
| Fayette County Career & Technical Institute - Cheswick Public, less than 2-years | Cheswick, PA | $13,884 ($13,884) | - | - | - |
| Northampton County Area Community College-Monroe Public, 2-4 years | Tannersville, PA | $14,730 ($10,980) | - | - | - |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-York Public, 2-4 years | York, PA | $11,400 ($8,918) | - | - | - |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lebanon Public, 2-4 years | Lebanon, PA | $11,400 ($8,918) | - | - | - |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Gettysburg Public, 2-4 years | Gettysburg, PA | $11,400 ($8,918) | - | - | - |
| Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster Public, 2-4 years | Lancaster, PA | $11,400 ($8,918) | - | - | - |
| Bucks County Community College-Gene and Marlene Epstein Campus at Lower Bucks Public, 2-4 years | Bristol, PA | $13,421 ($9,221) | - | - | - |
| Bucks County Community College-Upper Bucks Campus Public, 2-4 years | Perkasie, PA | $13,421 ($9,221) | - | - | - |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Public, four-years | Bloomsburg, PA | $22,870 ($11,046) | 12,074 | 93.96% | 53% |
| Pennsylvania Western University Public, four-years | California, PA | $16,006 ($11,388) | 12,778 | 93.62% | 48% |