The Commonwealth System of Higher Education is the organizing body of Pennsylvania's state-related schools. The term "state-related" applies to universities in the state of Pennsylvania which are considered public universities, but which are under independent control rather than that of the state. State nickname: The Keystone State Other U.S. States Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Governor Ed Rendell (D) Senators Arlen Specter (R) Rick Santorum (R) Official languages None Area 119,283 km² (33rd)  - Land 116,074 km²  - Water 3,208 km² (2. ... The term state-related applies to universities in the state of Pennsylvania which are considered public universities, but which are under inependent control rather than that of the state. ... The term state-related applies to universities in the state of Pennsylvania which are considered public universities, but which are under inependent control rather than that of the state. ... State nickname: The Keystone State Other U.S. States Capital Harrisburg Largest city Philadelphia Governor Ed Rendell (D) Senators Arlen Specter (R) Rick Santorum (R) Official languages None Area 119,283 km² (33rd)  - Land 116,074 km²  - Water 3,208 km² (2. ...

Universities

The following universities belong the Commonwealth System of Higher Education

Lincoln University (Pennsylvania)
The Pennsylvania State University
Temple University
University of Pittsburgh Lincoln University in Pennsylvania is a four-year university in Chester County. ... The Pennsylvania State University The Pennsylvania State University (commonly known as Penn State) is a state-related land-grant university in Pennsylvania, with over 80,000 students at 24 campuses throughout the state. ... Temple University is a university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ... The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related, doctoral/research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ...