What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 24 |
| Graphic Design | 14 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 10 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 7 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 6 |
| Photography | 5 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Faith groups
Cru
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Lancaster, PA
563,293 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Harrisburg International (MDT)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.2 of 20
Elevation
344 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
21.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,370 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Franklin and Marshall College1 mi
- Lancaster Bible College3 mi
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania4 mi
- Elizabethtown College17 mi
- Lebanon Valley College23 mi
- York College of Pennsylvania23 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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