Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

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. The campus is located in North Central Pennsylvania, in the borough of Mansfield.Mansfield Universitytraces its heritage back to 1857, when Mansfield Classical Seminary opened. In 1862, Mansfieldbecame a state normal school. In 1927, it became Mansfield State Teachers College, and in 1960, it broadened its degree offerings and became Mansfield State College. In 1983, it became Mansfield University. A four-year, coeducational, accredited institution, Mansfieldoffers more than eighty undergraduate degree programs. Through its Office of Graduate Studies, the University also offers master's degree programs in art education, education, elementary education, library science and information technologies, music education, and special education. The University offers the advantages of a private-college environment at a public-school cost.Nestled in beautiful north central Pennsylvania, Mansfield University is in the middle of somewhere special. The University is surrounded by thousands of acres of state land, lakes, and spectacular mountain views – including the nearby Pine Creek Gorge - Pennsylvania’s “Grand Canyon.”
The location is not the only thing that makes this place special…it’s the commitment to provide the students with an environment in which they can find themselves, build on your strengths, and hone those leadership skills that will carry you for a lifetime.Mansfield Universityoffers 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 LearningMansfield Universityoffers 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 AidGrants - Federal Pell Grant - Federal Supplemental Educational OpportunityGrant (FSEOG) - Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) - National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART) - State GrantsScholarshipThe 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.Mission Statement The purpose of Graduate Studies at Mansfield University is to provide post baccalaureate educational services and to serve as a positive change agent in the twin tiers region. The programs offered are designed to provide advanced study in professional and scientific aspects of selected academic disciplines.