Pennsylvanina is home to nearly 300 postsecondary and higher education institutions:
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14 community colleges
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14 state-owned universities
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4 state-related commonwealth universities and 2 affiliates
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8 private state-aided institutions
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88 private colleges and universities
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15 theological seminaries
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7 private two-year colleges
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1 state school of technology
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90 specialized associate degree granting institutions
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33 other authorized institutions of higher education
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42 corporations approved to operate at specific locations within the commonwealth
This mix of public and private institutions provides a broad array of career choices for students to continue their studies on a full or part-time basis. Information about each institution is available through the EdNA (Educational Names and Addresses) database.
The Division of Higher Education oversees the implementation of higher education in the commonwealth as it pertains to degree granting authority, corporate operational authority, new program and degree approvals, and other policy initiatives.
Regulations and Policies
Regulations from The State Board of Education that affect colleges, universities and seminaries operating in the commonwealth may be found within Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code.
Policies related to colleges, universities and seminaries operating in the Pennsylvania Department of Education's website under Policies and Procedures.
Establishing a College or University in Pennsylvania
Learn how the Division of Higher Eduation assists with establishing degree-granting colleges, universities and seminiaries in Pennsylvania.
New Degree/Program Approval Process
Find out how the Division of Higher Education evaluates and approves requests for two-year, four-year, graduate and professional degrees and programs.
Pennsylvania's Community Colleges
Discover how community colleges operate in the commonwealth and are responding to the educational needs of regions they serve.
Institutional Reporting Requirements
Colleges, universities, and other postsecondary institutions are required to submit a variety of reports annually to PDE.
