Founded in 1871, this is a public institution that is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. It offers programs through the College of Arts and Sciences, and Schools of Business and Public Affairs, Education, Health Sciences, and Music. There are 5 undergraduate and 7 graduate schools. The 388 acre campus is in a suburban area 25 miles wet of
Philadelphia. Including residence halls, there are 62 buildings, some of the them historic.
Fraternities, sororities and over 200 clubs and organizations are on campus. Campus tours are available through the admissions office.