About Our Lancaster Location
You might think you know Lancaster, but there’s always more to discover in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Outside of the region’s thriving healthcare hub where you’ll hone your career, you’ll experience a downtown neighborhood packed with trendy restaurants and quaint shops, a rolling countryside dotted with farmer’s markets and seasonal festivals, and so much more.
A Blend of Old and New
Known for its rich history, Lancaster is home to the oldest Amish settlement in the country, as well as the oldest continuously operating market in the country. Alongside these mainstays, you’ll find plenty of ways to fill your time outside of class and clinicals.
History and Mission
For over 120 years, Saint Joseph's Lancaster location has grown from one nursing program with a handful of students to nearly 20 degree options with over 1,800 students enrolled. Our mission is to educate for excellence in healthcare practice, leadership and the continuous acquisition of knowledge. Explore the School of Nursing and Allied Health and find out more about the departments and offices at our Lancaster location:
Experience All That Lancaster Has to Offer
Learning and working in Lancaster is all about balance. When you’re not in class or on clinical rotations, unwind with a drive through Lancaster’s idyllic countryside or find your new favorite restaurant while catching up with classmates downtown.
Experience a Top 10 City
There’s a reason Lancaster was named one of the top 10 best places to live in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report! With its unique urban-rural blend, proximity to major East Coast cities and vibrant foodie scene, Lancaster is a great place to plant your roots. A lower-than-average cost of living paired with Lancaster’s centralized location and on-average 18-minute commute make the city accessible and attractive to families and young professionals alike.
Grab a Bite
Dozens of cuisines make an appearance in Lancaster’s food scene: Trinidadian, Greek, Scandinavian and Vietnamese, to name a few. Looking for something with more local flair? Stop for a pint at one of the city’s many pubs, breweries and distilleries; grab an old-fashioned Pennsylvania Dutch pretzel at Hammond’s Bakery; and finish off the day sampling sweets on the Ice Cream Trail in the summer.
Thrive in a Healthcare Hub
Outside of our 20,000-square-foot clinical simulation space, our Lancaster location features access to a wide range of healthcare facilities to learn and work, including Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Lehigh Valley Hospital and more.
