There is more to the Lancaster area than a vibrant Amish community, great live entertainment, and the Hershey attractions. Lancaster is also home to several prestigious colleges. Whether you are scouting a school for a friend or family member or you simply enjoy learning more about the tradition and history of these fine schools, you will love exploring all that these schools have to offer.
The Franklin and Marshall College was founded in 1787 by Ben Franklin, and the college was later merged with Marshall College, named after Chief Justice John Marshall, in 1836. The college today carries with a tradition of innovation and a devotion to a liberal arts curriculum that its founders believed in. Today, some of the many programs available for study include astronomy and astrophysics, biochemistry and molecular biology, environmental studies, geo-science, and more. With a tour of the facility, you can sit in on a lecture, attend a theater performance, explore the two on-site museums — the FM Phillips Museum and the North Museum, or attend one of the school's many film festivals. The school is located just a few blocks from the downtown area at 415 Harrisburg Avenue.
When Millersville University opened in 1855, it was known as a teacher's school. Today, this school with its strong devotion to higher education offers degrees in the areas of the arts, sciences, education, and other professional disciplines. In addition, over fifty Master's degree courses and professional certifications are available. Millersville University strives to make learning enjoyable and interactive, with approachable teachers who enjoy mentoring students and partake in campus life along with the students. The school was ranked among the top ten public universities in the north by the U.S. News and World Report. Millersville University is located at 1 South George Street in Millersville, Pennsylvania.
The Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a small school that was first established in Lancaster in 1792. The school was named after the great statesman and philanthropist Thaddeus Stevens who was famously born with a clubfoot and to an alcoholic father into an impoverished family. He overcame his adversities in life and went on to earn a degree from Dartmouth and later won 9 out of 10 cases he argued at the Supreme Court. Stevens' belief in rewarding hard work over privilege is carried through in the school's philosophy today. The campus is home to 800 co-ed students who live and study in 18 campus buildings spread across 32.5 acres. The school offers programs in 19 areas, with most of them being two year certificates. Some of the many areas of study include architecture technology, automotive technology, business administration, plumbing, and more. This school is located at 750 E King Street in Lancaster.
