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County Colleges
Cheyney University
Cheyney University is the oldest historically black institution
of higher education in the U.S. The academic program includes 34
undergraduate majors leading to bachelor of arts, bachelor of science
and bachelor of science in education degrees. The 275-acre main
campus accommodates the almost 1,500 students whose diverse mixture
of ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds originating in
Pennsylvania.
Cheyney, PA 19319
610.399.2000
Immaculata College
This 37-acre located on Philadelphia's Main Line, has a student
body composed of approximately 2300 F/T, P/T, day and evening students.
Founded in 1920 as a Catholic liberal arts college for women, Immaculate
continues to enroll women in its day classes. Evening classes and
the schools graduate program are open to both men & women. The
college offers undergraduate and graduate programs directed primarily
towards liberal education, together with preparation for professions
and/or further education. Immaculata's programs are designed to
encourage logical and critical thought, independent study and the
integration of knowledge.
Immaculata, PA 19345
610.647.4400
http://www.immaculata.edu/
Lincoln University
Founded in 1854 as the Ashmun Institute, Lincoln University is the
nations oldest continuously operating college whose original purpose
was to provide higher education for youths of African descent. Today
it provides a superior education to people of all races, awarding
undergraduate degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science,
in 26 areas of study. Lincoln also offers a 3-3 program in engineering
in coop with Drexel University and a 3-2 program in engineering
in coop with Penn State, Lafayette College and the NJ Institute
of Technology.
Lincoln University, PA 19363
610.932.8300
http://www.lincoln.edu/
Penn State Great Valley
The first university campus to be located in a corporate center
in the U.S., this location provides a cooperative environment for
a blending of academia and business. Corporate-style classrooms
are wired for voice and data communications and video teleconferencing;
there also is a state-of-the-art computer center and a reference
& research library. Penn State Great valleys enrollment is approximately
1,000 graduate students, all part-time adult learners. Programs
of study include master of engineering, master of management, and
teacher certification programs among other special features.
Malvern, PA 19335
610.648.3200
http://www.gv.psu.edu/
Valley Forge Christian College
This college, located in Phoenixville, is an Assemblies of God institution
of higher education committed to education and training of men and
women for leadership in vocational ministry and ministry-related
endeavors. VFCC is an accredited member of the American Assn. of
Bible College and grants bachelor of science and bachelor of religious
education degrees to more than 500 students.
Charlestown Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460
610.935.0450
Valley Forge Military College – The Military College of Pennsylvania™
Valley Forge Military College - The Military College of Pennsylvania is a private, co-educational, two-year residential college. The primary mission of the VFMA&C is to prepare students for transfer to competitive four-year colleges and universities. Established in 1928, VFMC has a long tradition of fostering personal growth through a comprehensive system built on the five cornerstones: academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical development, and leadership to all students regardless of race, creed, or national origin. The diverse student body represents more than 31 states and 35 countries.
1001 Eagle Road, Wayne, PA 19087
610.989.1300
http://www.vfmac.edu
West Chester University
WCU is the largest four-year liberal arts institution of higher
learning in Chester County, with a total enrollment of more than
12,000. The university consists of a College of Arts & Sciences
with 14 academic departments and four professional schools - Business
& Public Affairs, Education, Health Science and Music, with
32 academic departments among them. There are 112 programs leading
to bachelor or associate degrees. WCU's 388-acre campus is located
in the heart of West Chester borough. The campus is a picturesque
mixture of Gothic, Victorian and modern architecture, and the universities
quadrangle historic district is on the National Register of Historic
Places.
West Chester University . Exton Campus, Exton, PA 19341
610.436.3550
http://www.wcupa.edu/
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