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Learn more about the top colleges and universities that make Philadelphia “oneBIGcampus.” We’ve compiled detailed summaries - complete with visit information, Web links, driving directions and more. Also be sure to check out our additional tools for making your college selection process more successful.

COLLEGES PROFILES
Community College of Philadelphia Swarthmore College
Drexel University Temple University
La Salle University
The University
of the Arts
Moore College of
Art & Design

Thomas Jefferson University
Pennsylvania Academy
of the Fine Arts
University of
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia College of
Osteopathic Medicine
University of the
Sciences in Philadelphia
Rutgers—Camden Villanova University
St. Joseph's University  
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ADDITIONAL TOOLS
For Graduate Students —
We've compiled links to the area's graduate programs and other great must have information for students interested in continuing their education.
International Students —
Coming to America — Find out why international students have long found Philly to be the perfect home away from home.
Distances between Campuses — Use this chart to determine travel time and distance between Philadelphia's colleges and universities
My Visit Journal — Don't let your campus visits blend together! Use this one-page form to help organize your thoughts.
Request a Viewbook — Fill out just one form and receive information from several colleges and universities.
Recommended Links — We've put together a list of useful links for the college-bound and Philly-bound.
 
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Financial Aid —
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COLLEGES IN BRIEF

Community College of Philadelphia
Community College of Philadelphia prepares students for college transfer and career success. There are more than 70 degree programs in business, liberal arts, health care, science and technology, social sciences and human services.
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Drexel University
Drexel University is a national leader in curricular innovation, integrating technology into every aspect of the Drexel academic experience. Drexel Co-op: "The Ultimate Internship" offers students up to 18 months of professional experience before they graduate. 
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La Salle University
La Salle, founded in 1863, is a private institution conducted under the auspices of the Christian Brothers of the Roman Catholic Church. The university offers undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, fine arts, religious studies, and nursing. There are 3 undergraduate and 3 graduate schools. In addition to regional accreditation, La Salle has baccalaureate program accreditation with AACSB, CSWE, and NLN.  The 100-acre campus is in an urban area 8 miles northwest of the center of Philadelphia. Including residence halls, there are 56 buildings.
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Moore College of Art and Design
Moore College of Art and Design, founded in 1848, is the first and only fully accredited college in the nation devoted to educating women in the visual arts.
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Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
The school's popular Certificate Program combines two years of classical training followed by individual fine arts work in a private studio.  Students may also earn a BFA degree from the University of Pennsylvania. 
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
For more than a century, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine has trained highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a "whole person" approach, treating people, not just symptoms. PCOM offers the doctor of osteopathic medicine degree and graduate programs in psychology, physician assistant studies, forensic medicine, organizational development and leadership, and biomedical sciences.
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Rutgers--Camden

As one of three regional campuses that form Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers-Camden prepares students for success in careers and graduate studies. Rutgers-Camden delivers all the resources of one of America’s most prestigious public research universities, with all the benefits of a supportive small-college experience.

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St. Joseph's University
St. Joseph's University is a nationally recognized, private Jesuit university distinguished by its personal size, comprehensive academic opportunities, respected faculty, and succesful students and alumni.  
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Swarthmore College
Located 12 miles southwest of Philadelphia, Swarthmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with enrollment of approximately 1,400. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks Swarthmore among the top three liberal arts colleges in the country. 
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Temple University
Temple University is a world-class center of teaching, research and health care. Temple has become a major international university, with successful, long-standing campuses in Tokyo and Rome, and educational programs spanning the globe. 
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The University of the Arts
This unique, creative melting-pot the is the only fully accredited university covers all the arts performing, design, visual, digital. The university covers filmmaking, jazz, crafts, dancing, acting, illustration, writing, multimedia and more. 
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Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University, dedicated to the health sciences, includes Jefferson Medical College, Jefferson College of Graduate Studies, and Jefferson College of Health Professions. Jefferson's missions is educating healthcare professionals and discovering knowledge to define the future of clinical care.  
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University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is the nation’s first university and a charter member of the Ivy League. Located in Philadelphia, Penn is a private university that is rich in history yet remains on the cutting edge of academia. 
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University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (2,000 students) is the first college of pharmacy in North America. USP offers 16 majors in pharmaceutical sciences, arts and sciences, and health sciences. 
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Villanova University
Villanova offers undergraduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, commerce and finance, engineering, and nursing. There are 4 undergraduate and 5 graduate schools. In addition to regional accreditation, Villanova has baccalaureate program accreditation with AACSB, ABET, and NLN.
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Complete list of Philadelphia area colleges