"Mansfield University is dedicated to a personalized education with all programs grounded in the liberal arts. As a small, public university, we are committed to promoting leadership development through character, scholarship, cultural awareness, and service to others. Through our passion for learning, we positively influence the world. Mansfield University is Pennsylvania's Premier Public Liberal Arts University."
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield, PA 16933
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COPLAC - Mansfield University has been selected as Pennsylvania’s only representative in the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). In alignment with COPLAC, Mansfield is committed to providing an affordable and exceptional liberal arts based education.
Washington Monthly ranks America's colleges and universities based on their "Bang for the Buck." Mansfield University is recognized in the Northeast for providing a quality education and marketable degrees at an affordable price.
Colleges of Distinction - All member institutions of the Colleges of Distinction have four things in common. 1. They enroll engaged students. 2. They provide great teaching. 3. They have an extremely vibrant community. 4. They produce successful outcomes. Mansfield has had the pleasure of being added to the nationwide listing of universities that possess these four amazing qualities. The Colleges of Distinction urge their member institutions to help their students learn, grow, and succeed. Mansfield does just that.
CSO - The Center for Student Opportunity advocates for the support of first-generation students. Mansfield has recently become a partner of CSO and will carry on its tradition of supporting all student demographics. Through programs such as the Gateway Program and TRiO Mansfield will continue to support first-generation students in any way it can.
Military Friendly - Mansfield has been identified as a "Military Friendly School" by the Military Friendly Schools Listing. This listing identifies the top schools for Military/Veteran personnel in America.
MAE- The Military Advanced Education Guide to Top Colleges and Universities recognizes Mansfield as a "Top University." This guide measures the best practices in education as well as the best universities for Military personnel/Veterans.
Yellow Ribbon - Through its participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, Mansfield University makes additional funds available for Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients with no additional charge to their GI Bill entitlement. This aids all individuals who attend school under this bill.
Principles of Excellence -The Principles of Excellence (PoE), also known as Executive Order 13607, is a set of standards regarding to educational practices toward current Military personnel and Veterans. Mansfield has signed the Principles of Excellence and avidly adheres to all of the Executive Order’s requirements.
ACBSP - The Department of Business Administration is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBPS). ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the business programs and degrees offered within the Department of Business Administration at Mansfield University meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP.
ACEND - The Mansfield University’s Nutrition Program, Dietetics Concentration, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
ACEN - Both the Bachelors of Science and Masters of Science in Nursing are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Both of these degree programs prepare students for a fast-paced and rewarding career in nursing.
CSWE - The Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) in Mansfield’s Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The CSWE is recognized by CHEA as the sole accrediting body for social work education in this country and is responsible for ensuring that Social Work Programs across the country are preparing the most skilled social workers possible.
NASM - Mansfield University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. NASM is the only agency that approves music curricula.
CoARC - The Respiratory Therapy Program at Mansfield Universityis accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
JRCERT - Mansfield’s Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), for the accreditation of traditional and distance delivery educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry. This full time two-year program consistently produces competent entry-level diagnostic radiographers.
Mansfield is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Mansfield University is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
Mansfield University is a member of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). In alignment with AASCU’s mission, Mansfield maintains a commitment to underserved student populations.
Mansfield is a member of the Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U). AAC&U engages all of its member institutions to participate in the "LEAP Challenge". Through this challenge Mansfield provides students with a powerful and horizon-expanding education.
CSFL - Mansfield is the only Pennsylvania State School and the only public, non-military school in the Collegiate Sprint Football League. Over 30% of the Mountaineer Sprint Football team are from a state other than Pennsylvania.
In 1892, Mansfield University hosted the first night football game in history. General Electric demonstrated electric lighting at the Great Mansfield Fair, which allowed Mansfield Normal School and Wyoming Seminary to play the first ever lighted football game. Every year Mansfield pays homage to its history. Centered around the first night footbal. The annual Light Up Mansfield - AGAIN! (LUMA) celebration is Mansfield's way of celebrating its rich history of sports, community, innovation, and leading the way!
Act 120- Mansfield is one of only two state universities to provide individuals the opportunity to obtain an Officer Certification from Pennsylvania’s Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission.
