The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League school in Philadelphia with an enrollment of 24,599. It has four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate schools that offer degrees in a number of areas. These include arts and sciences, dental medicine, design, engineering, law, medicine, nursing and social policy and practice. Students also have the opportunity to study abroad.
University of Pennsylvania
3451 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6243
215-898-5000
upenn.edu
The Community College of Philadelphia is a public community college with campus locations throughout Philadelphia. It offers more than 70 educational programs for those seeking an associate degree or certificate of completion for career training. Programs include accounting, business, diagnostic medical imaging, education, finance, liberal arts, music and nursing. Classes are during the day, evening and on weekends. The college's programs are fully accredited.
Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130-3991
215-751-8000
ccp.edu?/
Swarthmore College is a private college in Swarthmore, southwest of Philadelphia. Founded by the Religious Society of Friends, or Quakers, the college offers a variety of bachelor and master's degree programs. These include programs in art, black studies, biology, computer science, engineering, history, music and dance, philosophy and theater. Enrollment is 1,525. On-campus living includes several athletic and recreational facilities.
Swarthmore College
500 College Ave.
Swarthmore, PA 19081-1390
610-328-8000
swarthmore.edu/