Top Rated Pennsylvania Public Colleges

These are the top ranked public four-year colleges in Pennsylvania as ranked by CollegeSimply. Leading the rankings for 2027 as the best public college in Pennsylvania is University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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Lincoln University

Public 4 Year
Lincoln University, PA
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May 1 application deadline

Lincoln University is a public HBCU known for undergraduate programs in education, business, and the sciences. The rural campus is set in Chester County in southern Pennsylvania.

#19 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania 3/10 Overall Rating

SAT Range 820-960
Avg GPA 3.06
Acceptance Rate 66%
Net Price $14,473

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