Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central is a public college system in Pennsylvania that has 10 schools/campuses. By school type (Carnegie classification), there are 1 Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences, 6 Master's College and University (larger programs), 2 Research University (very high research activity), and 1 in its system. All 10 schools offer undergraduate programs and 9 of them offer graduate programs.
The 2025 average tuition of the colleges is $11,325 for state residents and $18,567 for out-of-state students. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $12,323 for state residents and $18,567 for out-of-state students.
78% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,223. Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central has a total enrollment of 82,399 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.18%).
Colleges in Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA | $10,904 | $18,870 |
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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA | $11,236 | $19,202 |
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA | $11,380 | $16,297 |
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA | $11,206 | $16,330 |
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA | $11,128 | $22,952 |
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA | $13,570 | $15,824 |
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA | $10,568 | $14,676 |
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA | $10,775 | $22,599 |
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Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA | $11,046 | $22,870 |
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Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA | $11,436 | $16,054 |
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Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central Core Statistics
| System Name | Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education-Central |
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| Number of Schools | 10 |
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| Undergraduate Program Offered | 10 |
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| Graduate Program Offered | 9 |
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| Tuition & Fees | $11,325 in-state, $18,567 out-of-state |
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| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,323 in-state, $17,165 out-of-state |
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| Financial Aid | $8,223 |
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| Acceptance Rate | 87.06% |
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| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 23.28% |
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| SAT Score | 1,113 |
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| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
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| Graduation Rate | 55.10% |
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| Total Enroll | 82,399 students |
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| Undergraduate | 68,078 students |
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| Graduate | 14,321 students |
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