Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Mansfield, Pennsylvania |
| Online | mansfield.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania sits in the rural northern tier of Pennsylvania in the borough of Mansfield, approximately 30 miles south of the New York state border. Founded in 1857 as Mansfield Classical Seminary, the institution evolved into a state normal school before becoming a comprehensive public university within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The 174-acre campus features red brick buildings on a hilltop setting in the Tioga County countryside, with most academic facilities and student housing centrally located on the main campus. Mansfield University maintains a moderate acceptance rate and is known for its music education program, criminal justice studies, and nursing department. The university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Mountaineers, with particularly strong programs in women's softball and men's cross country.
Rankings
Rankings for Mansfield University of Pennsylvania within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1036 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#443 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#82 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#23 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#105 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,966 |
| Room and Board | $10,168 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,308 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,158 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,966 |
| Room and Board | $10,168 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,308 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,474 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Education | 9% |
| Business | 9% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213783 IPEDS survey data for Mansfield University of Pennsylvania.
Current students may use the Mansfield University of Pennsylvania GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024