State College is a home rule municipality in the state of Pennsylvania, U.S. The town is also often referred to as “Happy Valley" and "Lion Country". Casita offers you affordable student accommodation in State College. Our accommodation options at Casita have state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of amenities and services. Also, they are very well located across the city and within a 37-minute car ride to Central State College.
Why Book Student Accommodation in State College
State College is a suitable destination for students because 70.6% of its population are students aged from 18 to 24 years old. It is a cultural hub and it hosts annual events and festivals which include The Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, and Blue-White Football Weekend. Casita offers you luxurious student accommodation in State College near all the important locations in the city; universities, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
Universities in State College
Casita offers State College student accommodation within a short distance to the following university:
Penn State University
One student accommodation option in State College is within a 35-minute car drive from the university.
Lewistown train station is a 37-minute car drive from the university. Shortlidge Rd at White Building bus station is a three-minute walk from the university and E College Ave at Atherton Hall bus station is a two-minute walk.
Nearby places of interest: The Arboretum at Penn State, Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania, and The Nittany Lion Shrine.
Student Life
Is State College, Pa a good place to live?
State College is a nice place to live, especially for international students because it is a college town. It has a welcoming environment and there’s always something fun to do. It is culturally diverse making it easy for any newcomer to blend in. It has an urban feel to it and is usually calm and peaceful.
Is it safe to live in State College Pa?
State College is safer than 47% of the cities in America. Its safest neighbourhoods include Pine Grove Mills/Baileyville, W Park Ave/N Atherton St, University Park/Pennsylvania State U-Main Campus, and Park Forest Village.
Must-Visit Places in State College
State College has many exciting and interesting places to visit. These spots include Beaver Stadium, Pegula Ice Arena, Bryce Jordan Center, Palmer Museum of Art, Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, Stone Valley Recreation Area, The State Theatre, Rothrock State Forest, Centre County Historical Society, and Matson Museum of Anthropology.
Transportation in State College
Navigating the city is quite easy on foot or via bus. The bus service is provided by the Centre Area Transportation Authority which offers 25 routes and is fare-free. You can track your bus and learn about rides’ schedules using the mobile application. The city is easily accessible via the University Park Airport.
Other Student Accommodations in the USA
Besides offering luxurious and affordable student accommodation in State College, Casita also offers student accommodation options in the nearby cities which include:
Washington, Philadelphia, and Rochester.