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Best Architecture Colleges in Pennsylvania

15 accredited institutions in Pennsylvania offering architecture programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

15
Colleges
1,986
Graduates/yr
6
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Architecture Programs in Pennsylvania

1
Private NonprofitMaster's
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
588
Graduates/yr
6%
Acceptance
$58,620
Tuition
97%
Grad Rate
$344
Net Price <$30K
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia
228
Graduates/yr
86%
Acceptance
$44,400
Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
$22,122
Net Price <$30K
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3
PublicBachelor's
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park
216
Graduates/yr
54%
Acceptance
$19,672
In-State Tuition
86%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
Temple University
Philadelphia
210
Graduates/yr
83%
Acceptance
$21,023
In-State Tuition
75%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Marywood University
Scranton
186
Graduates/yr
84%
Acceptance
$37,700
Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
$16,733
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Drexel University
Philadelphia
138
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$58,293
Tuition
77%
Grad Rate
$25,722
Net Price <$30K
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7
Private NonprofitMaster's
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh
111
Graduates/yr
11%
Acceptance
$62,260
Tuition
93%
Grad Rate
$12,082
Net Price <$30K
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8
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Chatham University
Pittsburgh
63
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$42,250
Tuition
66%
Grad Rate
$18,793
Net Price <$30K
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9
PublicAssociate's
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster
57
Graduates/yr
53%
Acceptance
$9,000
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicBachelor's
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh
51
Graduates/yr
50%
Acceptance
$20,154
In-State Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
45
Graduates/yr
29%
Acceptance
$61,180
Tuition
89%
Grad Rate
$14,841
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicBachelor's
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester
39
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$7,716
In-State Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
La Roche University
Pittsburgh
27
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$31,960
Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
$17,902
Net Price <$30K
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14
PublicBachelor's
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
Indiana
15
Graduates/yr
91%
Acceptance
$7,716
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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15
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Delaware Valley University
Doylestown
12
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$40,680
Tuition
52%
Grad Rate
$22,211
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Architecture in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 15 accredited colleges offering architecture programs, producing 1,986 graduates annually. Of these, 6 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Pennsylvania residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.