PASSHE Fast Facts
10 universities. 14 historic campuses.
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is the state-owned public university system of the commonwealth. With 10 universities and 14 historic campuses, PASSHE enrolls the most Pennsylvania in-state students among all four-year colleges or universities in the commonwealth.
PASSHE students receive a high-quality education at an affordable price, which provides long-term value and success throughout their careers and lives.
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PASSHE universities provide the most affordable four-year college options in Pennsylvania. Tuition prices have been frozen for seven consecutive years, and the total cost for students, including tuition, room, board, and other expenses, has remained nearly flat for five years.
PASSHE universities also help students maximize their financial aid opportunities from federal, state, institutional, and private sources.
PASSHE’s commitment to providing high-quality education at an affordable cost makes a degree from a PASSHE university a valuable investment.
PASSHE at a Glance:
• Most in-state students among all four-year options in PA
• 80,000+ students
• 88% PA residents
• 30% first-generation
Student Affordability:
• Lowest-cost four-year option in PA
• 7 consecutive years with frozen tuition rate
• 32% low-income Pell recipients
• 70% of students receive financial aid
Tremendous academic choices
PASSHE universities offer more than 788 degrees, programs, and certificate programs in more than 333 academic areas, offering students a wide range of academic choices. They continue adding new programs to prepare students for their future careers, equipping them with the most up-to-date skills needed for emerging job trends. Universities align degree programs with workforce demands and provide micro-credentials. Students can combine these credentials to tailor their education and certify their skills and expertise for potential employers.
Transfer success
PASSHE universities enroll the largest proportion of new transfer students compared to state-related and private 4-year institutions in Pennsylvania. Policies and agreements ensure credits are seamlessly transferred, and transfer students are prepared for the most in-demand jobs.
PASSHE universities also provide qualified high school students with the opportunity to earn college credits while still enrolled in high school.
Career-ready learning
PASSHE is collaborating with leading employers across the state to improve students’ access to internships, co-ops, and job simulation opportunities. Universities provide excellent opportunities for students to build professional networks and develop essential skills to enhance competitiveness in the job market.
Additionally, students can participate in student government and service learning and join various clubs and organizations to cultivate essential leadership skills. They can also expand their intellectual horizons and gain global perspectives through diverse international study opportunities.
Most Enrolled Degree and Certificate Programs:
• Business
• Education
• Health Care
• Psychology
Transfer and Dual Enrollment:
• PASSHE universities enroll the largest proportion of new transfer students compared to state-related and private 4-year institutions in Pennsylvania.
• 95% of community college credits transfer to PASSHE universities.
• Dual enrollment has nearly doubled in recent years.
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Office of Admissions
1837 University Circle Cheyney, PA 19319-0200 www.cheyney.edu/admissions
Phone: (610) 399-2275
Email: admissions@cheyney.edu
Visits: https://cheyney.edu/admissions/visiting-the- campus/
Fall 2024 Enrollment: Total: 617 Female: 66%
Accepted/Enrolled Freshmen: Average GPA: 3.00
Average Costs:
34%
Application Information:
• Application Fee: $35 (waived for students using the code CHEYNEY FEE WAIVER)
• Application Opens: August 1 via The Common Application
• Application Closes: Rolling Admission
• Honors Program: Rolling Admission
• Scholarship Priority Deadline: Awarded on a rolling basis
• No additional application required for scholarship consideration
• FAFSA Priority Deadline: March 15 Academic Programs: https://cheyney.edu/academics/programs/
Popular Majors:
• Business Administration
• Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
• Psychology
• Liberal Studies
• Social Relations
Campus Updates:
• Admissions: Test- optional for students entering Fall 2025
• Recreation and Leisure Management
• Early Childhood Education
• Communication
• Biology
• Early Childhood Education (PreK-4) and Special Education (PreK-8)
• Each Cheyney student is assigned an Academic Navigator to work alongside academic advising as well as academic support to help students succeed.
Contact Information:
• Director of Admissions, Mylaka Simpson, mysimpson@cheyney.edu
• Director of Student Financial Services, Robert Forest, rforest@cheyney.edu
• Honors Academy Director, Dr. Krystal Peters, kpeters@cheyney.edu
Social Media: Instagram.com/Cheyneyuniv, twitter.com/CheyneyUniv, Facebook.com/Cheyneyuniversitypa
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Consistently rated among the best values in the nation, CU merit scholarships support students in their education goals. View current costs, scholarship amounts and financial aid information at www.commonwealthu.edu/scholarships
Contact: admissions@commonwealthu.edu
CU – Bloomsburg
Address:
400 East 2nd St.
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Enrollment: 7,500
Director of Admission: Maramonne Houseknecht
Phone: 570-389-4316
Instagram : @bloomuadmission
Athletics: Division II & Division I
Wrestling (MAC)
Quick Facts:
Website: www.commonwealthu.edu
CU – Lock Haven Address:
10 Susquehanna Avenue Lock Haven, PA 17745
Enrollment: 2,600
Director of Admission: Bryson Purcell
Phone: (570) 484-2027
Instagram: @lockhavenadmissions
Athletics: Division II & Division I Wrestling (MAC) and Field Hockey (A10)
CU – Mansfield Address:
71 South Academy Street Mansfield, PA 16933
Enrollment: 1,300
Director of Admission: Sean Stout
Phone: 570- 662-4243
Instagram: @mansfieldadmissions
Athletics: Division II
• Application Fee: $35 (waived for students who visit campus/attend a virtual event)
• Apply to one or all our campuses with one application and transcript!
• First-Year Scholarship Deadline: December 15, 2024
• Transfer Student Scholarship Deadline: May 15, 2024
• Test-optional*
*Accelerated programs, ASN Nursing, and music programs may have additional requirements
Unique Majors: Digital Forensics & Cyber Security (Bloomsburg), Audiology & Speech Pathology (Bloomsburg), Health & Physical Education (Lock Haven), 3+2 Accelerated Physician Assistant Pathway (Lock Haven), Respiratory Care (Mansfield), ACT 120 Municipal Police Academy (Mansfiel d)
East Stroudsburg University
Office of Admissions
Phone: (570) 422-3542
Toll-Free: (877) 230-5547
200 Prospect Street Fax: (570) 422-3933
East Stroudsburg PA 18301
Email: admission@esu.edu www.esu.edu/admissions
Visits: www.esu.edu/visit
Fall 2024 Enrollment:
Total: 5,636 Female: 57% Male: 43%
Undergraduate: 4,894
PA Residents: 4,581
Graduate: 742 Non-PA Residents: 1,011 (plus 44 International)
Accepted/Enrolled Freshmen: Average SAT Score: 1087 Average ACT Score: 24 GPA: 3.22
Cost: PA Resident (2024-2025) Neighbor State (2024-2025) Out-of-State (2024-2025) Tuition: $ 7,716 Tuition: $9,660 Tuition: $15,432
Room & Board: $ 11,120 Room & Board: $11,120 Room & Board: $11,120 Fees: $ 3,530 Fees: $3,770 Fees: $3,770
Application Information: Application Fee: $25 (waived for students who visit campus/attend a virtual event)
• Start for Fall 2025: June 1, 2024
• Close for Fall 2025: August 9, 2025
• Rolling Admission
• Honors College: November 1 (early) and February 1 Priority Deadline (admissions & scholarships)
• Scholarship Priority Deadline: March 1
• FAFSA Priority Deadline: February 15, 2024
Academic Programs: www.esu.edu/academics
Top 5 Most Popular Majors (by number of enrolled students): Business Management, Psychology, Exercise Science, Biology, Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Top 5 Most Unique Majors: Athletic Training, Computer Security, Hotel Restaurant & Tourism Management, Health & Physical Education, Marine Science, Theatre
Campus Updates:
ESU’s new University Center is slated for completion prior to the 2025-26 academic year. ESU has expanded its certificate offerings in 3D printing and product design, business writing, crisis intervention, data visualization, drug abuse prevention, environmental health, geographic information systems (GIS), global health, health emergency preparedness, health project management, medical marijuana and public health, nutrition, and sport performance coaching.
Contact Information:
Director Admissions: Thahn2@esu.edu
Director Financial Aid: Leo Hertling, FA@esu.edu
Director Intercollegiate Athletics: Dr. Allen G. Snook Jr., asnook@esu.edu
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
1011 South Drive
Phone: 724-357-2230
Fax: (724) 357-6281 Indiana, PA 15705
www.iup.edu
Email: Admissions-inquiry@iup.edu
Visits: www.iup.edu/visit
Fall 2023 Enrollment: Total: 9,081 Female: 62% Male: 38%
Undergraduate: 7,011
Graduate: 1,720
Clock Hour: 350
PA Residents: 8,167
Non-PA Residents: 541
International: 373
Accepted/Enrolled Freshmen (2022-23): Average SAT Score: 1071 Average ACT Score: 23 GPA: 3.46
Cost: PA Resident (2024-2025)
Tuition: $ 7,716
Room & Board: $ 10,920*
Fees: $ 3,664
Out-of-State (2024-2025)
Tuition: $ 11,200
Room & Board: $ 10,920*
Fees: $ 5,097
*All freshmen students in 2025 living on-campus will be given a $1,000 housing scholarship (Indiana Campus only). This discount has been applied to the figure above. The cost estimate reflects the choice of a two-person shared semi-suite and 19 meals/week with a $200 flex meal plan.
Application Information: Application Fee: $0
• Application opens: July 1
• Application closes: Rolling admission
• Honors College: Rolling admission (students are encouraged to apply early)
• Scholarship Priority Deadline: Awarded on a rolling basis (apply early for maximum consideration)
Academic Programs: IUP.edu/majors
Top 5 Most Popular Majors (by number of enrolled students): Nursing, Criminology, Management, Psychology, and Biology
Top 5 Most Unique Majors: Medical Imaging (three tracks: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Echocardiography, Nuclear Medical Technology); Safety, Health, and Environmental Applied Sciences; Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management; Interior Design; Speech-Language Pathology
Updates:
• IUP is exploring the possible development of a college of osteopathic medicine. If successful, it will be the first medical school of its kind at a public university in Pennsylvania.
• Beginning in the fall of 2023, each IUP student is assigned a Navigator for help with anything from academic support to everyday campus life. Following the first year of the Navigators program, IUP’s first- to second-year retention rate rose more than four percentage points to 75.3 percent.
Contact Information: Executive Director of Admissions: Stacy Hopkins, Stacy.Hopkins@iup.edu
Director of Financial Aid: Tiffany Coffen, Tcoffen@iup.edu
Director of Athletics: Todd Garzarelli, Todd.Garzarelli@iup.edu
Interim Director of the Cook Honors College: Kenneth Sherwood, Sherwood@iup.edu
Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/IUPedu; Instagram: @IUPedu and @IUPAdmissions; YouTube: youtube.com/iupedu; TikTok: @IUPCrimsonGuides
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
454 Normal Ave
Kutztown, PA 19530
Phone: 610-683-4060
Fax: 610-683-1375
Email: admissions@kutztown.edu www.kutztown.edu
Visits: www.kutztown.edu/visit
Fall 2023 Enrollment: Total: 7469 total students Female: 59% Male: 41%
Undergraduate: 6511
Graduate: 958
Accepted/Enrolled Freshmen: Average GPA: 3.32
Cost: PA Resident (2023-2024)
Tuition & Fees $ 11,460
Room & Board: $ 11,438
Total Cost: $ 22,898
Out-of-State (2023-2024)
Tuition & Fees: $ 16,214
Room & Board: $ 11,438
Total Cost: (after discount) $ 27,652
Application Information: Application Fee: $35 (waived for students using the code GOLDEN)
• Start for Fall 2024: August 1 using either the Common Application or the Kutztown Application
• Close for Fall 2024: Rolling Admissions
• Honors Program: Rolling Admissions
Academic Programs: www.kutztown.edu/academics
Top 5 Most Popular Majors (by number of enrolled students): Psychology, Elementary Education PreK-4, Criminal Justice, Sport Management, Cinema/ TV & Media Production. Other popular majors include Business, Communication Design and Computer Science
Top 5 Most Unique Majors: Game Development, Astronomy, Social Media Theory and Strategy, Library Science, Visual Impairment
Campus Updates:
Admissions: Test-optional for students entering in Fall 2024
New majors: Game Development, Secondary Education/Computer Science, Secondary Education/Comp Sci & Math, Environmental Science/Regenerative Agriculture, Physics/Engineering Technology, Biochemistry/Pharmacy, Music Business; Masters Programs in Addiction and Multicultural Education; New minor in Business Analytics Updates: Computer Science and Information Technology received ABET accreditation and the Business School renewed its AACSB accreditation; NSF grants in quantum physics & student research on Exoplanets
Contact Information: Director of Admissions, Jennifer Castro, castro@kutztown.edu Director of Financial Aid: Bernard McCree, mccree@kutztown.edu Director of Honors Program: Dr. Andrew Vogel, vogel@kutztown.edu
Social Media: Instagram: @admissions_ku Twitter: @admissions_KU; Facebook: facebook.com/KutztownU
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
88 James Street, PO Box 1002
Millersville, PA 17551
Phone : 717-871-4625
Text : 717-584-4928
Email : admissions@millersville.edu
Visits: millersville.edu/visit
Fall 2024 Enrollment: Total: 7009
Undergraduate (full time): 5852
Female: 60%
Graduate (full time): 1157 (largest graduate enrollment in MU history)
Accepted/Enrolled Freshmen: Average GPA: 3.5
Male: 40%
Cost: PA Resident (2024-2025) Out-of-State (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees: $11,128
Room & Board: $12,830
Total COA: $23,958
Application Information: Application Fee: Free
Tuition & Fees: $22,952
Room & Board: $12,830
Total COA: $35,782
• Start for Fall 2025: June 1- Millersville Application, August 1- Common App
• Close for Fall 2025: Rolling Admissions
• Honors College: Rolling Admissions
• All students are reviewed for merit scholarships at the time of admission. No separate application is needed.
Academic Programs: millersville.edu/programs
Most Popular Majors (by number of enrolled students): Early Childhood Education, Undecided/Exploratory, Psychology, Business Administration, Computer Science, Biology-Pre-Medical
Most Unique Majors: Meteorology, Actuarial Science, Entertainment Technology, Media Arts Production, Botany, Music Industry, Applied Engineering, Safety& Technology
Campus Updates:
• Millersville University has reinstated flat-rate tuition starting this fall, replacing the previous per credit model. Which has created roughly $1,200 savings for in-state students.
• Construction and renovations for a new Business building will begin in Winter 2024.
• MU has partnered with HACC to provide dual enrollment to students completing an RN degree at HACC and pursuing a BSN at MU.
Contact Information:
AVP of Enrollment Management, W. Douglas Zander, Ed.D, douglas.zander@millersville.edu
Director of Undergraduate Recruitment, Joni Klopp, joni.klopp@millersville.edu
Director of Financial Aid, Emi Alvarez, emiyaril.alvarez@millersville.edu
Director of Honors College, Dr. Charlton Wolfgang, charlton.wolfgang@millersville.edu
Social Media:
X/Twitter: @milersvilleu, Facebook: facebook.com/millersvilleu, Instagram: @millersvilleu, TikTok: @millersvilleu
PennWest California
250 University Ave. | California, PA 15419
724-938-4404
Amanda Miller, Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@pennwest edu
Website: PENNWEST.EDU
Campus Visits: PENNWEST.EDU/VISIT
PennWest Clarion 840 Wood St. | Clarion, PA 16214 814-393-2306
Casey Beightol, Executive Director for Undergraduate Admissions
Apply: PENNWEST.EDU/APPLY or COMMONAPP.ORG
Counselor Referral Application Fee Waiver Code: CRPENNWEST
Fall 2024 Enrollment: 10,834
Undergraduate: 7,586
Graduate: 3,248
Female: 65.2% Male: 34.8%
PA Resident: 85 7%
Non-PA Resident: 14.2%
PennWest Edinboro
200 East Normal St. | Edinboro, PA 16444 814-732-2761
Diane Raybuck, Director of Admissions
Most Popular Majors: Nursing, Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Psychology, Art Unique Majors: Aeronautical Science, Animation, Art, Game Programming, Mechatronics, Medical Imaging, Veterinary Technology
Academics: PENNWEST.EDU/ACADEMICS
Scholarships: PennWest offers a very competitive scholarship program, with freshman awards ranging from $2,000-$4,000 per year (renewable) and more!
Campus Updates:
Social Media: Average Direct Costs (2024-2025)
Dr Jon Anderson was appointed President of Pennsylvania Western University on July 1, 2024
An Associate of Science in Nursing is now available at the Edinboro campus Edinboro recently reopened the newly renovated Baron-Forness Library.
The Clarion campus opened a new multimillion-dollar welcome center, Shropshire Hall. California was gifted a $3.2 million dollar donation to enhance early childhood education at the Karen and Tom Rutledge Institute for Early Childhood Education
The PennWest Honors Program offers exceptional opportunities for academically talented students, including additional merit scholarships Learn more about the Honors Program
Institution Name Shippensburg University Address 1871 Old Main Drive
City, State & Zip Shippensburg, PA 17257-2299
Phone: 717-477-1231
Email/Inquiries: admissions@ship.edu
Web Address: www.ship.edu
Director of Admissions: Bill Washabaugh
Size of Institution: Total: 5,185 Female: 54 % Male: 46%
Undergraduate: 4,422 Full time: 4,467 PA Residents: 90%
Graduate: 763 Part time: 718 Non-PA Residents: 10%
Cost: PA Resident, 15 Credit hr. (2024) Out-of-State, 15 Credit hr. (2024) Tuition: $9,570 Tuition: $11,574
Housing & Food: $12,952
Housing & Food: $12,952 Fees: $3,824 Fees: $4,074
Location: Shippensburg, Pennsylvania Visit: www.ship.edu/visit
Social Media:
@shippensburguniv (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter)
Shippensburg University on Facebook
Top 5 Most Popular Majors: Business, Exploratory, Education, Criminal Justice and Psychology
Top 5 Most Unique Majors: Electrical Engineering, Sustainability, Public Service, Engineering and Supply Chain Management.
Accepted/Enrolled Students:
Average SAT (optional) Score – 1100
Average ACT (optional) Score - 22 Average GPA – 3.4
Campus Updates:
Test Optional, Summer Bridge Program, Gender inclusive housing (suite style & traditional), merit-based scholarships for accepted students ($2,000-5,000 at the time of acceptance), Peace Corps Prep, School of Engineering Building, Wood Honors College GPA only admittance (3.75+), Transfer scholarships, Val/Sal Tuition Waiver Presidential Scholarship, Milton & Doreen Morgan School of Engineering, ABET Accreditation for all Engineering Programs, AACSB Accreditation for College of Business.
Recruitment Team
Jeremy Miller Text: (717) 913-4703
Erica Shane Text: (717) 913-4706
Alexis Miller Text: (717) 401-4066
Brandy Brady
Text: (717) 913-4704
Calvin Mayo Text: (717) 913-4705
Damian Morales Text: (717) 913-4700
Jocelyn Patterson Text: (717) 506-5644
Slippery Rock University Phone:724-738-2015
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Toll-Free: 800-778-9111
201 Campus Drive Fax: 724-738-2913
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Email: asktherock@sru.edu www.sru.edu Visits: www.sru.edu/visit
Fall 2024 Enrollment: Total: 8,394 Female: 59% Male: 41%
Undergraduate: 6,853
Graduate: 1,541
PA Residents: 7,365
Non-PA Residents: 1,029
Accepted/Enrolled Freshmen: Average ACT/SAT Score: Test-Optional for Fall 2025
Average GPA: 3.57
Cost: PA Resident (triple room) (2024-2025) Out-of-State (triple room) (2024-2025)
Tuition: $ 7,716
Housing & Food: $8,302
Tuition: $15,432 / 11,574 (with a 3.0 GPA)
Housing & Food: $8,302 Fees: $2,852 Fees: $3,102
Application Information: Application Fee: $30 (we grant fee waivers for economic hardship or campus visit)
• Rolling Admission: Apply by December 1 for Merit/Donor Scholarship consideration
• Honors College: January 15 Priority Deadline (admission & scholarships)
• Scholarship Priority Deadline: December 1
• FAFSA Priority Deadline: March 1
Academic Programs: www.sru.edu/majors
Top 5 Most Popular Majors (by number of enrolled students): Exercise Science, Safety Management, Psychology, Early Childhood/Special Education, Biology
Top 5 Most Unique Majors: Digital Media Production, Homeland Security, Recreational Therapy, Resort Recreation and Hospitality Management, Safety Management
Campus Updates:
New programs include Nursing (1+2+1), Construction Management, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Civil Engineering, Corporate Security, Homeland Security, Mechanical Engineering and Musical Theatre; ABET accreditation for all 4 engineering programs; More than $8,000,000 awarded in 20242025 as need-based and merit scholarships.
Contact Information: Vice President for Enrollment Management: Michael May, michael.may@sru.edu
Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships: Alyssa Dobson, alyssa.dobson@sru.edu
Director of Honors College: Dr. Jennifer Willford, jennifer.willford@sru.edu
Social Media: Facebook: facebook.com/RockAdmissions; Instagram: @instasru YouTube: www.youtube.com/SRUAdmissions
West Chester University
Address: 100 West Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, Pa 19383
PH: 610-436-3411 FX: 610-436-2907
EMAIL/INQUIRES: ugadmiss@wcupa.edu
Web: www.wcupa.edu
Assistant Vice President of Admissions: Dr. Erica Matt
STUDENT POPULATION:
UNDERGRADUATE Full-time/ Part-time
GRADUATE
ADMISSIONS: FALL 2023
ACCEPTED ENROLLED FIRST YEAR STUDENTS: Average GPA 3.48
AVERAGE COSTS (2023-2024):
LOCATION: Southeastern Pennsylvania; 25 miles west of Philadelphia, 17 miles north of Wilmington, DE.
ALL MAJORS: wcupa.edu/programs
PROGRAMS OF STUDY:
Most Popular: Exercise Science, Biology, Music, Education, Pre-Business programs, Psychology, Nursing, Criminal Justice
Selective: Computer Science, Music, Education, Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physics-Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Product Development, Biology, BS Health Science: Sports Medicine Studies Concentration
Unique: 3+2 Accelerated Program: B.S. Health Science: Sports Medicine Studies Concentration and M.S. Athletic Training, Pharmaceutical Product Development
LEARNING SERVICES:
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Academic coaching, special summer orientation, specialized tutoring in English and math, advocacy with faculty, alternative test-taking arrangements, priority registration, note-taking support, study skills tutoring, alternate formatting assistance, adaptive technology, readers for visually impaired students, interpreters for deaf students, referrals for LD testing, peer support, Dub-C Autism Program x/Twitter: @wcuofpa , Facebook: facebook.com/WCUPA Instagram: @wcuofpa