Pennsylvania is known for its selection of private schools that are recognized worldwide. The University of Pennsylvania, for example, is an Ivy League college that was founded by Benjamin Franklin. The school boasts an interdisciplinary education and access to highly esteemed research opportunities. Likewise, students can find great opportunity at Carnegie Mellon located in Pittsburgh. Carnegie Mellon provides students with a broad course selection and more than 150 extracurricular activities to choose from. Students will find tuition at large private schools nearing $40,000 as of 2011.
Students looking for a smaller campus community may appreciate Lehigh University in Bethlehem, which has an undergraduate population of approximately 4,800. Additionally, approximately 3,000 students attend Immaculata University, where students can major in fields such as business, English and health. Widener University in Chester has a similar undergraduate population of 3,400. Here, students mostly choose the fields of business, health and psychology. The cost of tuition at these universities ranges from $30,000 to $40,000 per academic year as of 2011.
Students looking for a good education for a lower price can attend one of the many public universities in Pennsylvania. Penn State University has multiple campuses located across the state. The school is research-based and allows students to choose from more than 160 majors that will lead them to the future of their choice. Likewise, students can choose from 134 majors at Temple University -- a research institution located in Ambler, Pennsylvania. In-state residents can take advantage of reduced tuition ranging from $11,000 to $14,000 per year. Out-of-state residents can, alternately, expect to pay $21,000 to $25,000 per year as of 2011.
Lincoln University is smaller than the four state-related institutions in Pennsylvania. Located in Chester County, the school prides itself on its commitment to diversity. Notable graduates include Thurgood Marshall and Langston Hughes. Here, students will receive a public education with approximately 2,000 other students. Students can major in one of 22 subjects ranging from biology to visual and performing arts. In-state residents enjoy low tuition costs of approximately $5,000 per year. Out-of-state residents can pay approximately $7,000 per year as of 2011.