Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville University has a great reputation. Founded as a beacon of academic opportunity over 150 years ago, today’s Millersville University is one of the most highly regarded public universities in its region of the United States. We are home to a faculty of dedicated educators considered among the very best in their disciplines. Millersville University is distinguished by intelligent, hard-working students who embrace the life of the Lancaster area and contribute substantially to its betterment. Our graduates are much sought after by employers, and many earn their way into the most rigorous programs offered by the finest graduate schools. Each Millersville University class sends well-prepared professionals and caring citizens into the communities of the Commonwealth, where they make substantive contributions to the future, establishing in each generation the value of their alma mater.

As an academic institution, Millersville University has earned its place among U.S.News & World Report's top 10 public universities in the North and is recognized for its academic excellence in Martin Nemko's book How to Get an Ivy League Education at a State University.

Millersville University is the best choice for people of Pennsylvania and beyond who are motivated to apply their native intelligence and a world-class education to the challenging and important work of guiding themselves, their families and their communities through times of changing opportunity. The men and women of the Millersville University faculty are scholars highly respected in their fields; approachable teachers and active mentors who engage their students in the classroom, the office, the research lab, and in the life of the campus. The faculty is thoroughly supported in its work by the men and women of the Millersville University staff and leadership team -- caring people of competence and integrity who share with their faculty partners a determination that Millersville graduates shall be as prepared to lead robust intellectual, professional and civic lives as the graduates of any of the nation's best known institutions.

Millersville University recognizes excellence in teaching and learning as its reason for being and is committed to offering students a high quality, comprehensive university experience of exceptional value. Dedicated to providing nationally recognized programs that embrace the liberal arts, the University provides academic opportunities which are supported by outstanding faculty who are also accomplished scholars, artists and practitioners and are supported by a talented and dedicated professional staff.

Millersville provides a broad-based support system to nourish body and spirit. Our experiential learning programs, athletic teams, and diverse clubs and organizations help our community, as well as our students, to strengthen and flourish. We are all enriched because the people who are Millersville – staff, faculty, students, parents, and alumni – believe that a good life begins with learning, that hard work leads to great things, and that caring leads to a better world.

Located on 250 acres in the heart of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University enjoys a tranquil campus featuring a pleasing mix of historic buildings and modern structures. Its central local affords easy access to the culture and fun of major East Coast cities such as Baltimore and Philadelphia (one hour away), and Washington, D.C., and New York City, only two-three hours from campus.

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