Small Pennsylvania Colleges
In addition to its large public universities, like Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is home to a number of small colleges, some of which have undergraduate enrollments of fewer than 1,500 students. Consisting of both religious and nonsectarian institutions, these small colleges feature small class sizes and grant both undergraduate and graduate-level degrees. Some of Pennsylvania's small colleges are also among the top-rated schools in the region within their areas of specialty.
Moore College of Art and Design
Located in Philadelphia, the Moore College of Art and Design is a nonsectarian fine arts school for women. The college has less than 650 undergraduate students at its urban campus. To receive admission to the school, all applicants must submit a portfolio that demonstrates their artistic skills. Among the Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees awarded at the school are graphic design, illustration, painting, sculpture, art education, interior design, fashion design and textile technology. All students complete for credit internships or paid-cooperative placements prior to graduation. Study abroad and domestic design trips are offered for students on a regular basis. Federal and state financial aid opportunities are available for eligible students.
Moore College of Art and Design
20th and the Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-965-4015
moore.edu
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
The General Church of the New Jerusalem founded Bryn Athyn College of the New Church in 1877 in a suburban area 15 miles from Philadelphia. The college has less than 175 undergraduate and graduate students and grants bachelor's degrees in biology, English, education, history and religion. Also awarded are Master of Arts in religion and Master of Divinity degrees. Internships and co-operative work placements are available for interested students. Through study abroad, students can spend a semester in China, France, Germany, Korea, Scotland, Sweden or Turkey. Students can also receive course credit for completing community service or volunteer work through the college's service learning program. Bryn Athyn sponsors seven intercollegiate sports teams and is home to one Greek sorority and 17 student groups and organizations, according to the 2009 Barron's Profiles of American Colleges.
Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
2965 College Drive
P.O. Box 717
Bryn Athyn, PA 19009
267-502-2511
brynathyn.edu
Haverford College
In 2010, U.S. News & World Report named Haverford College the 10th best liberal arts schools in the U.S. Situated just 10 miles from Philadelphia, the school is home to less than 1,200 students. Admission to the schools is highly selective; less than 30 percent of those who apply receive an invitation to enroll, reports the 2009 Barron's Profiles of American Colleges. The college's bachelor's programs in biology, astronomy, chemsitry, geology, physics, English and history are among its highest rated, while its political science program is one of its largest. All students complete an internship or independent research project prior to graduation. The college's study abroad program includes placements in 3 colleges, and the school offers self-designed majors for students. Twenty-two intercollegiate sports teams are based on campus as well as more than 150 student groups.
Haverford College
370 Lancaster Ave.
Haverford, PA 19041
610-896-1350
haverford.edu
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