At Penn College, we celebrate our differences, foster a culture of belonging, and recognize that mutual respect is the foundation of our learning community. We welcome anyone seeking to develop the hands-on skills needed for success in lucrative STEM career fields.
Scholarships, like those offered through The Howley Foundation and to Mastery Charter School and Heights Philadelphia program graduates through The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation, provide access to students in need. And resources like our Inclusion Academy support and elevate marginalized and underserved students.
Facts & Figures
The numbers are on your side
3:1
Lab-to-Lecture Ratio
150+
Hands-on Labs
97.7%
2022-23 Graduate Placement Rate
Real-Life Learning
Sure, you’ll dig into textbooks and engage in lecture-based learning. But the real magic happens in the labs. After testing and measuring, seeing and believing, it’s amazing how quickly complex concepts come into focus.
Find a program
Use our Program Finder to browse through a diverse lineup of academic programs and track down the one you're looking for.
Explore pathways
There’s more than one way to the career of your dreams. Thanks to flexible pathways, you’ll have opportunities to level up along the way.
Scholarships
Education is an investment in yourself and your future. We're here to help you put your best foot forward and take advantage of every opportunity to lighten the load.
Lenfest Scholars Program
If you're graduating from a Mastery Charter school or the Philadelphia Futures program and you're pursuing an associate's degree, make sure to check out this special program.
Lenfest Scholars Immensitas Program
If you're a current or former foster youth served by the Philadelphia County Department of Human Services at any time since age 16 and meet Chafee federal grant criteria, you may be eligible for the Lenfest Scholars Immesitas Program.
The Howley Scholarship
If you graduate from an approved school in Philadelphia and meet the academic requirements, you’ll be eligible for this generous $10,000 scholarship.
Scholarships
View 350+ award opportunities. Simply complete one scholarship application and we'll consider you for all eligible scholarships.
Tomorrow Makers
"During my campus tour, I felt the size of the college was approachable and welcoming. I knew the smaller classrooms would allow me to get to know my professors. Penn College created an environment where every semester was a chance to get hands-on with new technology, solve problems, and build interesting projects."
Jiovanni Rosario, Alumni
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology
"Thank you to everyone for trusting in me and allowing me to push myself to my limits. I cannot wait to be on the other side and be able to make the difference for others as many have made for me."
Lizeth Reyes-Becerra, Alumni
Residential Construction Technology & Management
“I like to teach others how to do what I love to do. There's something rewarding about helping others gain confidence in their skills."
Joe Tavani, Instructor
Automotive Instructor
Seeing is believing
Interested in a closer look? We'd love to show you around campus. Check out this virtual tour and make plans to come for an in-person visit.