These are Universities that are directly tied to the state of Pennsylvania. There are 14 official state schools in Pennsylvania. They are all apart of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Bloomsburg University of PA (Commonwealth University)
California University of PA (PennWest University)
Cheyney University of PA
Clarion University of PA
East Stroudsburg University of PA
Edinboro University of PA (PennWest University)
Indiana University of PA
Kutztown University of PA
Lock Haven University of PA (Commonwealth University)
Mansfield University of PA (Commonwealth University)
Millersville University of PA
Shippensburg University of PA
Slippery Rock University of PA (PennWest University)
West Chester University of PA
These universities are a public institution but are not a part of the PASSHE system. They receive some funding from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Community Colleges