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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

South Dakota: Colleges & Universities

South Dakota: Colleges & Universities

A comprehensive guide to South Dakota's public universities, technical colleges, tribal colleges, and private higher-education institutions.

South Dakota offers a diverse range of higher-education opportunities, including public four-year universities, technical colleges, tribal colleges, and private colleges and universities. These institutions provide programs ranging from certificates and associate degrees to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

This page brings together South Dakota's major higher-education institutions in one convenient list, including their location and official website. It is designed to help students, parents, educators, career researchers, and anyone exploring college options in South Dakota.

South Dakota Higher Education at a Glance

6
Public Universities
4
Technical Colleges
6
Tribal Colleges
5
Private Institutions
21
Institutions Listed

Note: The counts above refer to the institutions included in the main table. Public higher-education centers and special schools are not counted as separate colleges or universities. Presentation College is not included because it closed in 2023.

Public Universities — 6

# Institution Address Official Website
1 Black Hills State University 1200 University Street, Spearfish, SD 57799 bhsu.edu
2 Dakota State University 820 North Washington Avenue, Madison, SD 57042 dsu.edu
3 Northern State University 1200 South Jay Street, Aberdeen, SD 57401 northern.edu
4 South Dakota Mines 501 East Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 sdsmt.edu
5 South Dakota State University 102 Rotunda Lane, Brookings, SD 57007 sdstate.edu
6 University of South Dakota 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069 usd.edu

Public Technical Colleges — 4

# Institution Address Official Website
1 Lake Area Technical College 1201 Arrow Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201 lakeareatech.edu
2 Mitchell Technical College 1800 East Spruce Street, Mitchell, SD 57301 mitchelltech.edu
3 Southeast Technical College 2320 North Career Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57107 southeasttech.edu
4 Western Dakota Technical College 800 Mickelson Drive, Rapid City, SD 57703 wdt.edu

Tribal Colleges & Universities — 6

# Institution Address Official Website
1 Ihanktonwan Community College 9100 388th Avenue, Marty, SD 57361 iccoyate.com
2 Lower Brule Community College 111 Little Partisan Lane, Lower Brule, SD 57548 lowerbrulecc.org
3 Oglala Lakota College 490 Piya Wiconi Road, Kyle, SD 57752 olc.edu
4 Sinte Gleska University 101 Antelope Lake Circle, Mission, SD 57555 sintegleska.edu
5 Sisseton Wahpeton College Agency Village Box 689, Sisseton, SD 57262 swcollege.edu
6 Sitting Bull College 9299 Highway 24, Fort Yates, ND 58538 sittingbull.edu

Private Institutions — 5

# Institution Address Official Website
1 Augustana University 2001 South Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57197 augie.edu
2 Dakota Wesleyan University 1200 West University Avenue, Mitchell, SD 57301 dwu.edu
3 Mount Marty University 1105 West Eighth Street, Yankton, SD 57078 mountmarty.edu
4 National American University 223 Main Gate Road, Box Elder, SD 57719-2003 national.edu
5 University of Sioux Falls 1101 West 22nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 usiouxfalls.edu

Public Higher-Education Centers

# Center Location Website
1 Black Hills State University – Rapid City Rapid City, South Dakota bhsu.edu/rapidcity
2 Capital University Center Pierre, South Dakota cucpierre.org
3 University Center Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, South Dakota sduniversitycenter.org

A Note About the List

South Dakota also has special schools and additional higher-education locations. The South Dakota Board of Regents governs six public universities and two special schools. The special schools include the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the South Dakota School for the Deaf. These are not included in the main college and university count because they are specialized institutions.

Sources & References

1. State of South Dakota — Education / Higher Education
https://public.sd.gov/education.aspx

2. South Dakota Board of Regents — Our Schools
https://sdbor.edu/our-schools/

3. South Dakota Board of Regents — About
https://sdbor.edu/about/

4. South Dakota Department of Education — Postsecondary / Tribal Institutions
https://doe.sd.gov/

5. South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation — Postsecondary Education
https://dlr.sd.gov/lmic/

6. South Dakota Department of Social Services — Postsecondary Resources
https://dss.sd.gov/childprotection/independentlivingprogram/postsecondaryresources.aspx

Last reviewed: August 2026

South Dakota Colleges & Universities — Public, Technical, Tribal & Private Institutions

South Carolina: Colleges & Universities

South Carolina: Colleges & Universities

Public, Private, Community & Technical Higher-Education Institutions

South Carolina has a broad and diverse higher-education system that includes public research universities, comprehensive four-year institutions, University of South Carolina regional campuses, technical colleges, private colleges and universities, and specialized private institutions.

This guide brings together South Carolina's public and private higher-education institutions in one convenient list. It includes four-year universities and colleges, two-year regional campuses, community and technical colleges, and selected South Carolina-based private institutions. Each listing includes its institution type, address, and official website.

The information has been checked against the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE), South Carolina government resources, and official institutional websites.

🎓 South Carolina Higher Education at a Glance

58
Active SC-Based Institutions Listed
33
Public Institutions
25
Private Institutions
16
Technical Colleges
4
USC Two-Year Regional Campuses

🏛️ Public Four-Year Colleges & Universities

South Carolina has 13 public senior institutions: three research institutions and ten comprehensive teaching institutions. These institutions form the state's primary public four-year higher-education system.

# Institution Type Address Official Website
1 Clemson University Public
Research University
105 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634 clemson.edu
2 University of South Carolina - Columbia Public
Research University
1244 Blossom Street, Columbia, SC 29208 sc.edu
3 Medical University of South Carolina Public
Research University
179 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425 musc.edu
4 The Citadel Public
Comprehensive College
171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409 citadel.edu
5 Coastal Carolina University Public
Comprehensive University
PO Box 261954, Conway, SC 29528-6054 coastal.edu
6 College of Charleston Public
Comprehensive College
66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424 charleston.edu
7 Francis Marion University Public
Comprehensive University
PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29501-0547 fmarion.edu
8 Lander University Public
Comprehensive University
320 Stanley Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29649-2099 lander.edu
9 South Carolina State University Public
HBCU University
300 College Street NE, Orangeburg, SC 29117 scsu.edu
10 University of South Carolina - Aiken Public
Regional University
471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801 usca.edu
11 University of South Carolina - Beaufort Public
Regional University
One University Boulevard, Bluffton, SC 29909 uscb.edu
12 University of South Carolina - Upstate Public
Regional University
800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303 uscupstate.edu
13 Winthrop University Public
Comprehensive University
701 Oakland Avenue, Rock Hill, SC 29733 winthrop.edu

🎓 USC Two-Year Regional Campuses

The University of South Carolina system operates four two-year regional campuses that provide associate-level and transfer-oriented education.

# Institution Type Address Official Website
1 University of South Carolina - Lancaster Public
2-Year Regional Campus
476 Hubbard Drive, Lancaster, SC 29720 sc.edu/lancaster
2 University of South Carolina - Salkehatchie Public
2-Year Regional Campus
465 James Brandt Boulevard, Allendale, SC 29810 sc.edu/salkehatchie
3 University of South Carolina - Sumter Public
2-Year Regional Campus
200 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150-2498 sc.edu/sumter
4 University of South Carolina - Union Public
2-Year Regional Campus
309 East Academy Street, Union, SC 29379 sc.edu/union

🛠️ Public Technical Colleges

South Carolina has 16 public technical colleges serving students across the state through the South Carolina Technical College System.

# Institution Type Address Official Website
1 Aiken Technical College Public
Technical College
2276 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC 29829 atc.edu
2 Central Carolina Technical College Public
Technical College
506 North Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 cctech.edu
3 Denmark Technical College Public
Technical College
1126 Solomons Porch Road, Denmark, SC 29042 denmarktech.edu
4 Florence-Darlington Technical College Public
Technical College
2715 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501 fdtc.edu
5 Greenville Technical College Public
Technical College
506 South Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, SC 29607 gvltec.edu
6 Horry-Georgetown Technical College Public
Technical College
2050 Highway 501 East, Conway, SC 29526 hgtc.edu
7 Midlands Technical College Public
Technical College
316 South Beltline Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29205 midlandstech.edu
8 Northeastern Technical College Public
Technical College
1201 Chesterfield Highway, Cheraw, SC 29520 netc.edu
9 Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College Public
Technical College
3250 St. Matthews Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118 octech.edu
10 Piedmont Technical College Public
Technical College
620 North Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC 29646 ptc.edu
11 Spartanburg Community College Public
Technical College
107 Community College Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303 sccsc.edu
12 Technical College of the Lowcountry Public
Technical College
921 Ribaut Road, Beaufort, SC 29901 tcl.edu
13 Tri-County Technical College Public
Technical College
7900 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC 29670 tctc.edu
14 Trident Technical College Public
Technical College
7000 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406 tridenttech.edu
15 Williamsburg Technical College Public
Technical College
601 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556 wtcc.edu
16 York Technical College Public
Technical College
452 South Anderson Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 yorktech.edu

🏫 Private & Independent Colleges and Universities

The following active South Carolina-based private and independent institutions are listed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. Limestone University is not included because CHE identifies it as closed as of June 2025.

# Institution Type Address Official Website
1 Allen University Private
HBCU University
1530 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204 allenuniversity.edu
2 Anderson University Private
University
316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621 andersonuniversity.edu
3 Benedict College Private
HBCU College
1600 Harden Street, Columbia, SC 29204 benedict.edu
4 Bob Jones University Private
University
1700 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC 29614 bju.edu
5 Charleston Southern University Private
University
9200 University Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29406 charlestonsouthern.edu
6 Claflin University Private
HBCU University
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 claflin.edu
7 Clinton College Private
HBCU College
1029 Crawford Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 clintoncollege.edu
8 Coker University Private
University
300 East College Avenue, Hartsville, SC 29550 coker.edu
9 Columbia College Private
College
1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia, SC 29203 columbiasc.edu
10 Columbia International University Private
Christian University
7435 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29203 ciu.edu
11 Converse University Private
University
580 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 converse.edu
12 Erskine College Private
College
210 South Main Street, Due West, SC 29639 erskine.edu
13 Furman University Private
University
3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613 furman.edu
14 Morris College Private
HBCU College
100 West College Street, Sumter, SC 29150 morris.edu
15 Newberry College Private
College
2100 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108 newberry.edu
16 North Greenville University Private
Christian University
7801 North Tigerville Road, Tigerville, SC 29688 ngu.edu
17 Presbyterian College Private
College
503 South Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325 presby.edu
18 Southern Methodist College Private
College
541 Broughton Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115 smcsc.edu
19 Southern Wesleyan University Private
University
907 Wesleyan Drive, Central, SC 29630 swu.edu
20 Spartanburg Methodist College Private
College
1000 Powell Mill Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301 smcsc.edu
21 Voorhees University Private
HBCU University
1897 Voorhees Road, Denmark, SC 29042 voorhees.edu
22 Wofford College Private
Liberal Arts College
429 North Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303 wofford.edu

🎓 Additional Private Institutions Licensed in South Carolina

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education also lists several private South Carolina-based institutions licensed to operate in the state. These specialized institutions are shown separately from the independent colleges and universities above.

# Institution Type Address Official Website
1 American College of the Building Arts Private
Specialized College
649 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403 buildingartscollege.us
2 Charleston School of Law Private
Law School
385 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403 charlestonlaw.edu
3 Sherman College of Chiropractic Private
Specialized College
2020 Springfield Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 sherman.edu

ℹ️ Important Note About the Count

The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education identifies 33 public institutions: 3 research institutions, 10 comprehensive teaching institutions, 4 USC two-year regional campuses, and 16 technical colleges.

For private education, this page lists 22 active independent/private colleges and universities plus 3 additional South Carolina-based private institutions licensed by CHE.

Limestone University is not included in the active total because CHE identifies it as closed as of June 2025.

Out-of-state institutions that maintain a South Carolina location or are licensed to operate in South Carolina are not counted as South Carolina-based institutions in the main total.

📊 South Carolina Higher-Education Summary

  • 33 public higher-education institutions.
  • 13 public four-year senior institutions.
  • 4 University of South Carolina two-year regional campuses.
  • 16 public technical colleges.
  • 22 active independent/private colleges and universities listed in the main private category.
  • 3 additional private institutions licensed by South Carolina CHE.
  • 58 active South Carolina-based public/private institutions included in this guide.
  • Limestone University is excluded from the active count because CHE lists it as closed as of June 2025.

📚 Sources / References

1. South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (CHE)
South Carolina's official higher-education agency and institutional listings.
https://che.sc.gov/higher-education-institutions

2. South Carolina Commission on Higher Education - Apply for College
Official list of four-year public institutions, USC two-year regional campuses, technical colleges, and independent institutions.
https://che.sc.gov/apply-college

3. South Carolina Government - Colleges and Universities
Official South Carolina government directory containing college and university addresses.
https://sc.gov/residents/learning-sc/colleges-and-universities-list

4. South Carolina Government - Public Colleges and Universities
Official state list of public universities, USC regional campuses and technical colleges.
https://sc.gov/public-colleges-and-universities

5. South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU)
Association representing independent colleges and universities in South Carolina.
https://scicu.org/

6. South Carolina Technical College System
Official statewide technical college system.
https://www.sctechsystem.edu/

Note: Institution names, classifications and addresses were checked against official South Carolina government, CHE, and institutional sources. Official website links in this table point directly to the institutions' original websites and do not contain tracking parameters such as ?utm_source=chatgpt.com.

Last reviewed: August 2026

Rhode Island: Colleges & Universities

Rhode Island: Colleges & Universities

Public, Private, Community & Technical Higher-Education Institutions

Rhode Island may be the smallest U.S. state by area, but it offers a diverse higher-education landscape that includes public universities, a public community college, private universities and colleges, specialized institutions, and a federal military graduate institution.

This guide brings together Rhode Island's degree-granting public and private higher-education institutions in one convenient list, including community and technical education options. Each institution includes its official website and primary address to help students, families, educators, and researchers explore available opportunities.

🎓 Rhode Island Higher Education at a Glance

13
State Degree-Granting Institutions
3
Public Institutions
10
Private Institutions
1
Public Community College
1
Federal Military College

🏛️ Public Colleges & Universities

Rhode Island has three public institutions of higher education: Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, and the University of Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner identifies these as the state's three public institutions. 

# Institution Type Address Official Website
1 Community College of Rhode Island Public
2-Year Community College
400 East Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886 ccri.edu
2 Rhode Island College Public
4-Year College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 ric.edu
3 University of Rhode Island Public
4-Year Research University
45 Upper College Road, Kingston, RI 02881 uri.edu

🏫 Private Institutions

Rhode Island's private higher-education sector includes universities, liberal arts colleges, specialized institutions, a technical university, an art and design school, and College Unbound. The current Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner list identifies ten private degree-granting institutions in the state. 

# Institution Type Address Official Website
1 Brown University Private
Research University
One Prospect Street, Providence, RI 02912 brown.edu
2 Bryant University Private
University
1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917 bryant.edu
3 College Unbound Private
Degree-Granting College
325 Public Street, Providence, RI 02905 collegeunbound.edu
4 Johnson & Wales University Private
University
8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903 jwu.edu
5 New England Institute of Technology Private
Technical University
1 New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 neit.edu
6 Providence College Private
Catholic College
1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02918 providence.edu
7 Rhode Island School for Progressive Education Private
Educator Preparation Institution
10 Davol Square, Unit 100, Providence, RI 02903 rhodeislandspe.com
8 Rhode Island School of Design Private
Art & Design College
2 College Street, Providence, RI 02903 risd.edu
9 Roger Williams University Private
University
One Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 rwu.edu
10 Salve Regina University Private
Catholic University
100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 salve.edu

⚓ Federal Military Higher-Education Institution

The U.S. Naval War College is located in Newport, Rhode Island, but it is a federal institution operated by the U.S. Navy rather than a Rhode Island state institution. It is therefore listed separately from the 13 state degree-granting institutions above.

# Institution Type Address Official Website
1 U.S. Naval War College Federal
Military Graduate Institution
686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841-1207 usnwc.edu

📊 Rhode Island Higher-Education Summary

  • 13 degree-granting public and private institutions are identified by the Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner.
  • 3 are public institutions.
  • 10 are private institutions.
  • 1 of the public institutions is a community college: Community College of Rhode Island.
  • New England Institute of Technology provides a major private technical and career-focused higher-education option.
  • Rhode Island School of Progressive Education is included in the current RIOPC institutional list and is approved by Rhode Island to operate as a degree-granting institution.
  • The U.S. Naval War College is listed separately because it is a federal military institution rather than part of Rhode Island's state higher-education system.

📚 Sources / References

1. Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (RIOPC)
Official state higher-education agency and current institutional listing.
https://riopc.edu/

2. RIOPC – Institutions
Current list of Rhode Island higher-education and postsecondary institutions.
Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner

3. Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner – State of Postsecondary Education Report
State-level information identifying Rhode Island's public and private institutions.
RI State of Postsecondary Education Report

4. Rhode Island Government
State government directory and official links to Rhode Island colleges and universities.
RI.gov Colleges & Universities

5. U.S. Naval War College
Official federal institution website and current Newport, Rhode Island address.
https://usnwc.edu/

Note: Institutional names, classifications and addresses have been checked against official state or institutional sources where available. This page focuses on degree-granting higher-education institutions and does not attempt to list every private career school or short-term training provider in Rhode Island.

Last reviewed: August 2026

Pennsylvania: Colleges & Universities

Pennsylvania: Colleges & Universities

A comprehensive guide to Pennsylvania's public universities, state-related universities, community colleges, state-aided institutions, and private colleges and universities.

Higher Education in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has one of the largest and most diverse higher-education systems in the United States. The Commonwealth includes state-owned universities, state-related universities, public community colleges, private state-aided institutions, private colleges and universities, theological institutions, and specialized degree-granting schools.

Pennsylvania's public higher-education system includes the universities governed by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), four state-related universities, and a statewide network of community colleges. The Commonwealth also has a large private higher-education sector.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education maintains an official statewide system for identifying postsecondary institutions and their addresses through EdNA. Pennsylvania also separates state-owned, state-related, community college, state-aided, private, and other postsecondary categories.

This page brings together the major degree-granting higher-education institutions in Pennsylvania in one convenient reference, with institution type, location, and direct official website links.

Pennsylvania Higher Education at a Glance

10
PASSHE Universities
4
State-Related Universities
15
Community Colleges
8
Private State-Aided Institutions
88
Private Colleges & Universities
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Important counting note: Pennsylvania uses several different institutional classifications. PASSHE currently operates 10 universities, while Pennsylvania's EdNA system separately identifies institutional and campus-level entities. Therefore, campus counts and university counts may differ depending on the source. This page primarily counts institutions rather than every branch or satellite location.

Public Universities – PASSHE – 10 Universities


# Institution Type Address Official Website
1 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Public – PASSHE / HBCU 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19319 cheyney.edu
2 Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Public – PASSHE 400 E. Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA 17815 commonwealthu.edu
3 Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Public – PASSHE 401 N. Fairview Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745 commonwealthu.edu
4 Commonwealth University – Mansfield Public – PASSHE 18 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933 commonwealthu.edu
5 East Stroudsburg University Public – PASSHE 200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 esu.edu
6 Indiana University of Pennsylvania Public – PASSHE 1011 South Drive, Indiana, PA 15705 iup.edu
7 Kutztown University Public – PASSHE 15200 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA 19530 kutztown.edu
8 Millersville University Public – PASSHE 1 South George Street, Millersville, PA 17551 millersville.edu
9 Pennsylvania Western University Public – PASSHE 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419 pennwest.edu
10 Shippensburg University Public – PASSHE 1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257 ship.edu
11 Slippery Rock University Public – PASSHE 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA 16057 sru.edu
12 West Chester University Public – PASSHE 700 South High Street, West Chester, PA 19383 wcupa.edu

State-Related Universities – 4


# Institution Type Address Official Website
1 Pennsylvania State University State-Related / Publicly Supported 201 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802 psu.edu
2 Temple University State-Related University 1803 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 temple.edu
3 University of Pittsburgh State-Related University 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 pitt.edu
4 Lincoln University State-Related HBCU 1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352 lincoln.edu

Community Colleges – 15


# Community College Address Type Official Website
1Bucks County Community College275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940Public Community Collegebucks.edu
2Butler County Community College107 College Drive, Butler, PA 16002Public Community Collegebc3.edu
3Community College of Allegheny County800 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233Public Community Collegeccac.edu
4Community College of Beaver County1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA 15061Public Community Collegeccbc.edu
5Community College of Philadelphia1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130Public Community Collegeccp.edu
6Delaware County Community College901 South Media Line Road, Media, PA 19063Public Community Collegedccc.edu
7Erie County Community College2403 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505Public Community Collegeecccpa.org
8Harrisburg Area Community CollegeOne HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110Public Community Collegehacc.edu
9Lehigh Carbon Community College4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078Public Community Collegelccc.edu
10Luzerne County Community College1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA 18634Public Community Collegeluzerne.edu
11Montgomery County Community College340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422Public Community Collegemc3.edu
12Northampton Community College3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020Public Community Collegenorthampton.edu
13Pennsylvania Highlands Community College101 Community College Way, Johnstown, PA 15904Public Community Collegepennhighlands.edu
14Reading Area Community College10 South 2nd Street, Reading, PA 19603Public Community Collegeracc.edu
15Westmoreland County Community College145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697Public Community Collegewestmoreland.edu

Private State-Aided Institutions – 8


# Institution Address Type Official Website
1Drexel University3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104Private State-Aideddrexel.edu
2Johnson College3427 North Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18508Private State-Aidedjohnson.edu
3Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine1858 West Grandview Boulevard, Erie, PA 16509Private State-Aidedlecom.edu
4Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine4170 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131Private State-Aidedpcom.edu
5Salus University8360 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027Private State-Aidedsalus.edu
6Thomas Jefferson University1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107Private State-Aidedjefferson.edu
7University of Pennsylvania3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104Private State-Aidedupenn.edu
8The University of the Arts320 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102Private State-AidedInstitution closed in 2024

Private Colleges & Universities

Pennsylvania's private higher-education sector is extensive. The Pennsylvania Department of Education identifies private colleges and universities separately from private state-aided institutions. The list below focuses on degree-granting private institutions and specialized higher-education institutions with Pennsylvania locations.


# Institution Address / Location Type Official Website
1Albright College1621 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19612Private Collegealbright.edu
2Allegheny College520 North Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335Private Collegeallegheny.edu
3Alvernia University400 Saint Bernadine Street, Reading, PA 19607Private Universityalvernia.edu
4Arcadia University450 South Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038Private Universityarcadia.edu
5Bryn Athyn College2945 College Drive, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009Private Collegebrynathyn.edu
6Bryn Mawr College101 North Merion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010Private Collegebrynmawr.edu
7Bucknell University701 Moore Avenue, Lewisburg, PA 17837Private Universitybucknell.edu
8Cairn University200 Manor Avenue, Langhorne, PA 19047Private Universitycairn.edu
9Carlow University3333 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213Private Universitycarlow.edu
10Carnegie Mellon University5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213Private Research Universitycmu.edu
11Cedar Crest College100 College Drive, Allentown, PA 18104Private Collegecedarcrest.edu
12Chatham University106 Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232Private Universitychatham.edu
13Chestnut Hill College9601 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118Private Collegechc.edu
14Delaware Valley University700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901Private Universitydelval.edu
15DeSales University2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034Private Universitydesales.edu
16Dickinson College28 North College Street, Carlisle, PA 17013Private Collegedickinson.edu
17Duquesne University600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282Private Universityduq.edu
18Eastern University1300 Eagle Road, St. Davids, PA 19087Private Universityeastern.edu
19Elizabethtown College1 Alpha Drive, Elizabethtown, PA 17022Private Collegeetown.edu
20Franklin & Marshall College415 Harrisburg Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603Private Collegefandm.edu
21Gannon University109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541Private Universitygannon.edu
22Geneva College3200 College Avenue, Beaver Falls, PA 15010Private Collegegeneva.edu
23Gettysburg College300 North Washington Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325Private Collegegettysburg.edu
24Gratz College7605 Old York Road, Melrose Park, PA 19027Private Collegegratz.edu
25Grove City College100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127Private Collegegcc.edu
26Gwynedd Mercy University1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437Private Universitygmercyu.edu
27Haverford College370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041Private Collegehaverford.edu
28Holy Family University9801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114Private Universityholyfamily.edu
29Immaculata University1145 King Road, Immaculata, PA 19345Private Universityimmaculata.edu
30Juniata College1700 Moore Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652Private Collegejuniata.edu
31Keystone College1 College Green, La Plume, PA 18440Private Collegekeystone.edu
32King's College133 North River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711Private Collegekings.edu
33La Roche University9000 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237Private Universitylaroche.edu
34La Salle University1900 West Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141Private Universitylasalle.edu
35Lafayette College730 High Street, Easton, PA 18042Private Collegelafayette.edu
36Lancaster Bible College901 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601Private Collegelbc.edu
37Lebanon Valley College101 North College Avenue, Annville, PA 17003Private Collegelvc.edu
38Lehigh University27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015Private Research Universitylehigh.edu
39Lycoming College700 College Place, Williamsport, PA 17701Private Collegelycoming.edu
40Manor College700 Fox Chase Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046Private Collegemanor.edu
41Marywood University2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509Private Universitymarywood.edu
42Mercyhurst University501 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16546Private Universitymercyhurst.edu
43Messiah UniversityOne University Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055Private Universitymessiah.edu
44Misericordia University301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612Private Universitymisericordia.edu
45Moravian University1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018Private Universitymoravian.edu
46Mount Aloysius College7373 Admiral Peary Highway, Cresson, PA 16630Private Collegemtaloy.edu
47Muhlenberg College2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104Private Collegemuhlenberg.edu
48Neumann UniversityOne Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014Private Universityneumann.edu
49Peirce College1420 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102Private Collegepeirce.edu
50Point Park University201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222Private Universitypointpark.edu
51Robert Morris University6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA 15108Private Universityrmu.edu
52Rosemont College255 North Providence Road, Rosemont, PA 19010Private Collegerosemont.edu
53Saint Francis University117 Evergreen Drive, Loretto, PA 15940Private Universityfrancis.edu
54Saint Joseph's University5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131Private Universitysju.edu
55Saint Vincent College300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650Private Collegestvincent.edu
56Seton Hill University1 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601Private Universitysetonhill.edu
57Susquehanna University514 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA 17870Private Universitysusqu.edu
58Swarthmore College500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081Private Collegeswarthmore.edu
59Thiel College75 College Avenue, Greenville, PA 16125Private Collegethiel.edu
60University of Scranton800 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18510Private Universityscranton.edu
61University of Valley Forge1401 Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460Private Universityvalleyforge.edu
62Ursinus College601 East Main Street, Collegeville, PA 19426Private Collegeursinus.edu
63Villanova University800 East Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085Private Universityvillanova.edu
64Washington & Jefferson College60 South Lincoln Street, Washington, PA 15301Private Collegewashjeff.edu
65Waynesburg University51 West College Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370Private Universitywaynesburg.edu
66Westminster College319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142Private Collegewestminster.edu
67Widener University1 University Place, Chester, PA 19013Private Universitywidener.edu
68Wilkes University84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18766Private Universitywilkes.edu
69Wilson College1015 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201Private Collegewilson.edu
70York College of Pennsylvania441 Country Club Road, York, PA 17403Private Collegeycp.edu
71Harrisburg University of Science and Technology326 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101Private Universityharrisburgu.edu
72Central Penn College600 Valley Road, Summerdale, PA 17093Private Collegecentralpenn.edu
73Lackawanna College501 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509Private Two-Year / Collegelackawanna.edu
74Moore College of Art and Design1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103Private Art Collegemoore.edu
75Pennsylvania College of Art and Design204 North Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603Private Art Collegepcad.edu
76International Institute for Restorative Practices531 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018Private Graduate Institutioniirp.edu

About Pennsylvania's Higher-Education Categories

Pennsylvania's higher-education system is more complicated than a simple public-versus-private classification. The Commonwealth identifies State Universities, State-Related Commonwealth Universities, Community Colleges, Private State-Aided Institutions, Private Colleges and Universities, Private Two-Year Colleges, Specialized Associate Degree institutions, and other postsecondary categories.

PASSHE currently consists of 10 universities. The four state-related universities are Pennsylvania State University, Temple University, University of Pittsburgh, and Lincoln University.

Branch campuses and satellite locations are not counted as separate universities in the main totals unless Pennsylvania's official institutional classification treats the entity separately.

Sources / References

1. Pennsylvania Department of Education – Postsecondary & Higher Education
Official Pennsylvania source for postsecondary education information and institutional authorization.
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/instruction/postsecondary-and-adult-education

2. Pennsylvania Department of Education – Colleges and Universities
Official information regarding Pennsylvania colleges, universities, governance and authorization.
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/instruction/postsecondary-and-adult-education/college-and-universities

3. Pennsylvania EdNA – Higher Educational Entities
Pennsylvania's official Education Names & Addresses system. It provides institutional names, addresses and categories, including State University, Community College, Private College and University, Private State-Aided Institution, Private Two-Year College, State-Related Commonwealth University and other higher-education categories.
https://www.edna.pa.gov/screens/Extracts/wfExtractHigherEd.aspx

4. Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE)
Official PASSHE university information and current member universities.
https://passhe.edu/universities/index.html

5. Pennsylvania Department of Education – Community Colleges
Official listing of Pennsylvania's public community colleges.
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/instruction/postsecondary-and-adult-education/community-colleges

6. Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges
Institutional addresses and official websites for Pennsylvania's community colleges.
https://www.pacommunitycolleges.org/find-a-community-college/

7. Pennsylvania Department of Education – Types of Schools
Official overview identifying Pennsylvania's postsecondary categories, including state-owned institutions, state-related universities, community colleges, private state-aided institutions and private colleges and universities.
https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/resources/types-of-schools

8. Pennsylvania PA TRAC – Participating Colleges and Universities
Pennsylvania's statewide college-transfer resource used to cross-check public, state-related and participating higher-education institutions.
https://collegetransfer.pa.gov/Student/Participating-Colleges-and-Universities

Pennsylvania Colleges & Universities • Public • State-Related • Community • Private