The Best Philadelphia Public Colleges

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area Colleges

There are 0 ranked public colleges within the Philadelphia city limits and 10 public colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 138,646 students. If you're looking for a large school, Rutgers University New Brunswick enrolls the most students with 1,824 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers the lowest tuition for public colleges in the Philadelphia area at $7,716 per year.

The top rated public college in the area is Rutgers University New Brunswick in New Brunswick, New Jersey which is ranked #112 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

The Philadelphia area is home to popular nationally ranked public institutions like Rutgers University New Brunswick, University of Delaware, The College of New Jersey and Rutgers University Camden.
Philadelphia, PA within 50 miles Public 4 year 2 year

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Rutgers University New Brunswick
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New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#20 Best Public Universities in America

  • 50,637enrollment
  • $17,535net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1270-1480SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
  • 3.3Estimated Avg GPA

50 miles from Philadelphia

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University of Delaware
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Newark, DE

University of Delaware

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Delaware

  • 24,039enrollment
  • $18,044net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

40 miles from Philadelphia

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The College of New Jersey
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Ewing, NJ

The College of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 7,629enrollment
  • $22,273net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.29Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

26 miles from Philadelphia

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Rutgers University Camden
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Camden, NJ

Rutgers University Camden

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in New Jersey

  • 5,966enrollment
  • $14,151net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1280SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA

4 miles from Philadelphia

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Rowan University
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Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 19,535enrollment
  • $20,963net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

21 miles from Philadelphia

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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West Chester, PA

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 17,275enrollment
  • $22,973net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1260SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

25 miles from Philadelphia

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Penn State Abington
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Abington, PA

Penn State Abington

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 3,090enrollment
  • $20,460net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1310SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.42Estimated Avg GPA

8 miles from Philadelphia

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Penn State Brandywine
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Media, PA

Penn State Brandywine

Public 4 Year

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#15 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,196enrollment
  • $21,600net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1285SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Philadelphia

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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Kutztown, PA

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

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#16 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 7,455enrollment
  • $20,776net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

49 miles from Philadelphia

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Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
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Lincoln University, PA

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

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#19 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,824enrollment
  • $15,502net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

44 miles from Philadelphia

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