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Private University4-year10,111 students

Villanova University

Philadelphia, PA — catalog location

Villanova University, founded in 1842, offers a vibrant campus life in a suburban setting just outside Philadelphia.

Acceptance rate

25.1%

SAT range

1400–1510

Private University4-year1,666 students

Bryn Mawr College

Philadelphia, PA — catalog location

Bryn Mawr College, a prestigious women's liberal arts college in Pennsylvania, has been fostering academic excellence since 1885. Join a vibrant community where students pursue truth and ignite their potential.

Acceptance rate

31.1%

SAT range

1300–1470

Private University4-year3,142 students

Arcadia University

Philadelphia, PA — catalog location

Arcadia University offers a values-based education with a global perspective, empowering students for futures of scholarship, service, and professional success.

Acceptance rate

79.2%

SAT range

1083–1310

Private University4-year1,424 students

Haverford College

Philadelphia, PA — catalog location

Haverford College is a private nonprofit liberal arts college located in suburban Philadelphia, offering a unique educational experience since 1833.

Acceptance rate

12.9%

SAT range

1430–1540

Private University4-year3,540 students

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA — catalog location

La Salle University in Philadelphia offers a well-rounded education that empowers students to make a difference in an evolving world.

Acceptance rate

86.2%

Private University4-year1,402 students

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA — catalog location

Chestnut Hill College, a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, offers a transformative educational experience rooted in its Catholic heritage.

Acceptance rate

79.1%

Private University4-year7,201 students

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, PA — catalog location

Saint Joseph's University, located in Philadelphia, offers a diverse array of academic programs and a vibrant campus life rooted in Jesuit values.

Acceptance rate

86.4%

SAT range

1150–1330

Private University4-year1,644 students

Swarthmore College

Philadelphia, PA — catalog location

Swarthmore College, located in suburban Philadelphia, is a vibrant community where innovative ideas converge. Founded in 1864, it fosters a strong academic environment for 1,644 students.

Acceptance rate

6.9%

SAT range

1460–1560

Private University4-year28,711 students

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA — catalog location

The University of Pennsylvania, a prestigious private university in Philadelphia, has a rich history since 1740 and offers a diverse range of academic programs.

Acceptance rate

5.9%

SAT range

1500–1570

Public University4-year30,205 students

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA — catalog location

Temple University is a vibrant public institution in Philadelphia, offering over 600 academic programs and a rich campus life for its diverse community of more than 30,000 students.

Acceptance rate

82.9%

Private University4-year21,703 students

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA — catalog location

Drexel University, established in 1891, is a private nonprofit institution in Philadelphia, known for its innovative experiential education model.

Acceptance rate

77.5%

SAT range

1230–1430

Private University4-year8,315 students

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, PA — catalog location

Thomas Jefferson University, located in the heart of Philadelphia, offers a vibrant campus where innovation meets tradition. With nearly 200 programs, students are prepared for impactful careers.

Acceptance rate

86.1%

SAT range

1150–1350