College Township, Pennsylvania

College Township,
Centre County,
Pennsylvania
Mount Nittany and College Township seen from the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State
Motto: 
"Gateway to the Centre Region"
Location of College Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Location of Centre County in Pennsylvania
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyCentre
Settled1800
Incorporated1875
Government
 • TypeTownship Council
 • Council ChairL. Eric Bernier
 • Vice-ChairSusan Trainor
 • Council MemberD. Richard (Rich) Francke
 • Council MemberTracey Mariner
 • Council MemberDustin Best
Area
 • Total
18.55 sq mi (48.05 km2)
 • Land18.55 sq mi (48.05 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
10,762
 • Estimate 
(2021)
10,695
 • Density554.6/sq mi (214.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code42-027-15136
Websitewww.collegetownship.org

College Township is a township in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is part of the State College, Pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area. The population was 10,762 at the 2020 census, which was a 13% increase from the 2010 census. College Township was formed on November 25, 1875, from Harris Township. A notable feature of the township is Mount Nittany, the southwestern (and iconic) portion of which is located within the township's northeastern section near the village of Lemont.