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Rank	Institution	% First Year International Students	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg	26.4828738512949	97.6	1,120 – 1,320	22406	55620	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown, PA Located in Middletown, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg accepts 98% of applicants. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. Approximately 53% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg will receive institutional grant aid to make attending......Read more % First Year International Students 26 Acceptance Rate 97.6% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $22,406 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
2	Carnegie Mellon University	19.5550351288056	11.66	1,500 – 1,570	32964	105360	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Some popular majors at Carnegie Mellon University include Information Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. A merger in 1900 between Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research created the school we know today....Read more % First Year International Students 20 4.1% Acceptance Rate 11.7% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $32,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $105,360
3	Bryn Mawr College	17.4242424242424	29.43	1,300 – 1,500	39383	53102	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College is an extremely selective school. Part of the Seven Sisters College Consortium, it has a 92% first year retention rate and an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school motto is “Veritatem Dilexi,” which is Latin for “I Delight in the Truth.” % First Year International Students 17 42.2% Acceptance Rate 29.4% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $39,383 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,102
4	Gettysburg College	16.5562913907285	38.9	1,240 – 1,460	35729	57274	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA Located in Gettysburg, Gettysburg College accepts 39% of applicants and charges $60 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 95% of students attending Gettysburg College will receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 17 31.6% Acceptance Rate 38.9% SAT Score 1,240 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $35,729 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,274
5	Gannon University	16.1550888529887	74.16	1,060 – 1,290	23942	55319	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Gannon University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Gannon University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 82% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 16 19.1% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,319
6	Dickinson College	15.8095238095238	42.09	1,340 – 1,460	40242	57110	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Dickinson College Carlisle, PA Found in Carlisle, Dickinson College accepts 42% of applicants and requires $65 for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 94% of students attending Dickinson College currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 16 25.0% Acceptance Rate 42.1% SAT Score 1,340 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $40,242 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $57,110
7	Haverford College	15.1933701657459	12.37	1,460 – 1,550	22828	53353	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Haverford College Haverford, PA Haverford College is a liberal arts school founded in 1833 by the Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers. It’s part of the Tri-College Consortium, so students can attend classes at nearby schools: Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore....Read more % First Year International Students 15 41.0% Acceptance Rate 12.4% SAT Score 1,460 – 1,550 Avg. Net Price $22,828 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $53,353
8	Franklin and Marshall College	15.1898734177215	28.19	1,330 – 1,470	37475	62544	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Located in Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall College accepts 28% of applicants. They request $62 for undergraduate applications and . About 68% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 15 28.2% Acceptance Rate 28.2% SAT Score 1,330 – 1,470 Avg. Net Price $37,475 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,544
9	Swarthmore College	14.5496535796767	7.46	1,490 – 1,560	17930	56211	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Swarthmore College Swarthmore, PA Swarthmore College was one of the first coeducational colleges in the country. It is associated with the Tri-College Consortium and the Quaker Consortium, which means students can take classes at the University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, and Haverford, in addition to Swarthmore....Read more % First Year International Students 15 11.9% Acceptance Rate 7.5% SAT Score 1,490 – 1,560 Avg. Net Price $17,930 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $56,211
10	University of Pennsylvania	13.3333333333333	5.4	1,500 – 1,570	26017	90555	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania, one of the oldest schools in the country, was founded in 1740, primarily by Benjamin Franklin, who was also their first president. A doctoral/research university, UPenn has a 98% first year retention rate, and 89% of students will go on to graduate in four years....Read more % First Year International Students 13 1.3% Acceptance Rate 5.4% SAT Score 1,500 – 1,570 Avg. Net Price $26,017 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $90,555
11	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington	10.8474576271186	96.77	1,080 – 1,270	17561	55620	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA Located in Abington, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington’s acceptance rate is 97% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 68% of students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 77% and......Read more % First Year International Students 11 Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,270 Avg. Net Price $17,561 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
12	Juniata College	10.8108108108108	78.91	1,080 – 1,310	28925	48571	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Juniata College Huntingdon, PA Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major at Juniata College, but many students design their own programs. The school sits on 800 acres and boasts an 11 to 1 student to faculty ratio. Juniata also has an extensive study abroad program and it’s motto is “Veritas Liberat,” or “Truth Sets Free.” % First Year International Students 11 Acceptance Rate 78.9% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $28,925 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,571
13	Mount Aloysius College	10.5084745762712	90.4	940 – 1,110	20570	45211	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Mount Aloysius College Cresson, PA % First Year International Students 11 Acceptance Rate 90.4% SAT Score 940 – 1,110 Avg. Net Price $20,570 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,211
14	Robert Morris University	9.53002610966058	90.57	1,080 – 1,280	26215	54449	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Found in Moon Township, Robert Morris University’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 98% of students at Robert Morris University currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more % First Year International Students 10 Acceptance Rate 90.6% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $26,215 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,449
15	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus	9.26327193932828	60.56	1,250 – 1,430	27450	55620	#15 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA Based in University Park, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 61% and charges $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 35% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 92% and around 69% of students will graduate within four......Read more % First Year International Students 9 Acceptance Rate 60.6% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,430 Avg. Net Price $27,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
16	Drexel University	7.98056904927134	79.44	1,250 – 1,440	42342	69063	#16 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Drexel University Philadelphia, PA Located in Philadelphia, Drexel University accepted 79% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requests $50 to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 99% of attending students will receive grant aid from the school. The college’s first year retention rate is 90% and its four year graduation......Read more % First Year International Students 8 1.5% Acceptance Rate 79.4% SAT Score 1,250 – 1,440 Avg. Net Price $42,342 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $69,063
17	Lafayette College	7.46054519368723	31.45	1,370 – 1,490	34728	80614	#17 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Lafayette College Easton, PA A Hidden Ivy, Lafayette College is named after General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution. It’s located on the Delaware River, but it also has a satellite campus in New York City. The college is extremely selective, and 85% graduate in four years. % First Year International Students 7 4.3% Acceptance Rate 31.5% SAT Score 1,370 – 1,490 Avg. Net Price $34,728 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $80,614
18	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College	6.63449939686369	96.83	1,130 – 1,320	20964	55620	#18 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie, PA Found in Erie, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College’s acceptance rate is 97%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 64% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more......Read more % First Year International Students 7 Acceptance Rate 96.8% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,320 Avg. Net Price $20,964 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
19	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona	6.07734806629834	98.08	1,080 – 1,300	22506	55620	#19 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona Altoona, PA Based in Altoona, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona accepted 98% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. They require $65 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 62% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona will receive institutional grant aid. The first year......Read more % First Year International Students 6 Acceptance Rate 98.1% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $22,506 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
20	Lehigh University	5.94382756368387	25.93	1,380 – 1,500	33289	88810	#20 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA Lehigh University’s motto is “Homo minister et interpres naturae,” which is Latin for “Man, the servant and interpreter of nature.” Known as the Mountain Hawks, student athletes wearing brown and white often compete in Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse. Clutch the Mountain Hawk is their mascot. % First Year International Students 6 12.8% Acceptance Rate 25.9% SAT Score 1,380 – 1,500 Avg. Net Price $33,289 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $88,810
21	Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks	5.69620253164557	98.67	1,090 – 1,280	22450	55620	#21 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA Found in Reading, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks’s acceptance rate is 99%. They charge $65 for undergraduate applications and $65 for graduate applications. About 62% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. 76% of students continued studying at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State......Read more % First Year International Students 6 Acceptance Rate 98.7% SAT Score 1,090 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $22,450 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,620
22	University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus	5.12200483622774	58.08	1,300 – 1,460	24338	54240	#22 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA The University of Pittsburgh opened in 1787 as the Pittsburgh Academy, though it may have roots going back to 1770. Much of the school was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1845, a massive fire that stretched 20 square blocks of the city. Last year, Pitt accepted 35,400 of applicants and 13% of these students enrolled. % First Year International Students 5 2.2% Acceptance Rate 58.1% SAT Score 1,300 – 1,460 Avg. Net Price $24,338 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
23	Duquesne University	2.5727826675694	83.56	1,180 – 1,360	35125	62627	#23 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Located in Pittsburgh, Duquesne University’s acceptance rate is 84%. Undergraduates have to send in unknown to apply. About 100% of students attending Duquesne University currently receive grant aid from the school. 84% of students continued studying at Duquesne University after completing their first year....Read more % First Year International Students 3 Acceptance Rate 83.6% SAT Score 1,180 – 1,360 Avg. Net Price $35,125 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $62,627
24	Temple University	2.18696397941681	80.45	1,130 – 1,370	29641	50860	#24 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Temple University Philadelphia, PA Based in Philadelphia, Temple University’s acceptance rate is 80%. They charge $55 for undergraduate applications and $60 for graduate applications. About 86% of students at Temple University will receive grant aid from the school. At Temple University, there is a 83% first year retention rate and 57% of students will......Read more % First Year International Students 2 13.0% Acceptance Rate 80.5% SAT Score 1,130 – 1,370 Avg. Net Price $29,641 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $50,860
25	Villanova University	2.00114351057747	26.98	1,410 – 1,510	37946	84905	#25 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by % First Year International Students in Pennsylvania Villanova University Villanova, PA Villanova University is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and the only Augustinian university in the country. The school has deep religious roots, and the administration is led by priests. Their motto is “Veritas, Unitas, Caritas” or “Truth, Unity, Charity.” Two famous alumni include Jill Biden and Howie Long. % First Year International Students 2 27.4% Acceptance Rate 27.0% SAT Score 1,410 – 1,510 Avg. Net Price $37,946 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $84,905