Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is one of the fourteen state universities that are part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and numerous national professional organizations. Mansfield University has 3,360 students and 180 professors.

Mansfield University offers 73 undergraduate, 9 graduate, 7 associate, and 63 minor programs. Mansfield offers special options programs such as multiple majors, a self-developed major, an honors program, internships, independent studies, individualized instructions, and study abroad opportunities.

Online Learning
Mansfield University offers you the opportunity to complete a quality academic program of study or take courses at your own convenience.

Mansfield University has been providing distance education opportunities for over twelve years beginning with videoconferenced credit courses. Mansfield Universitywas the first University in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education to launch an online graduate program. As our programs continue to grow we serve students across the globe.

Mansfield University now offers non-credit courses and career training programs through online learning. Career Training Programs offer coursework in a specific field. Following the completion of select programs, participants are prepared and eligible to sit for professional certification exams. The eLearning Centerprovides participants the ability to develop a specific skill or competency.

Types of Financial Aid
Grants
- Federal Pell Grant
- Federal Supplemental Educational OpportunityGrant (FSEOG)
- Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG)
- National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
- State Grants

Scholarship
The Scholarship Committee will consider any admitted student for the scholarships for which they qualify. The primary factors considered in the evaluation are SAT scores, grade point average, and class rank. These awards are generally offered on a rolling basis beginning in late December until all awards are made and accepted by students.