Mansfield University of Pennsylvania College Portrait

Thanks for visiting Mansfield University. We’re located in north central Pennsylvania, a half hour below the New York State border. A public four-year liberal arts institution, Mansfield was founded in 1857 as Mansfield Classical Seminary. Today the university today enrolls 3,569 students in the arts, sciences and professional programs. At the core of all programs is our mission of “developing tomorrow’s leaders.” We do this in and out of the classroom with programs and activities that help students develop leadership skills that will help them in both their professional and personal lives. Through our partnerships with regional business, education, government and various organizations, we offer a variety of programs that help students get hands on work experience. We also offer study abroad and travel abroad to enable students to experience different cultures and environments. Our small, rural campus encourages interaction among faculty, staff and students.

In addition to our strong academic programs, we offer many opportunities outside the classroom for students to gain resume building experience in the community, the workplace and through our more than 100 groups and organizations. Our Honors Program and Mountaineer Leadership Program are just two examples of multi-year programs for qualified students that build up academic and leadership skills, often giving our graduates a solid advantage in the increasingly competitive career fields. And for fun, the Mansfield region offers year-around activities ranging from scenic hiking and biking to skiing, hunting, fishing and boating. The area is also alive with festivals, music, museums and malls.