Colleges Near Newark

Colleges and universities near me in the Newark, Delaware area

There 88 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 402,584 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Delaware with a population of 31,454, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Newark. Driving time to these schools from Newark should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which is ranked #23 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Temple University enrolling 33,196 students. In terms of affordability, Camden County College in Blackwood offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,856 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Newark.
Newark, DE within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Delaware
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Newark, DE

University of Delaware

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Delaware

  • 24,039enrollment
  • $18,044net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1190-1360SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.94Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

0 miles from Newark

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Goldey Beacom College
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Wilmington, DE
 

Goldey Beacom College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,012enrollment
  • $13,454net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

6 miles from Newark

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Wilmington University
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New Castle, DE
 

Wilmington University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 14,020enrollment
  • $14,089net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

9 miles from Newark

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Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington
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Wilmington, Delaware
 

Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,190enrollment
  • $4,498net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Newark

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Cecil College
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North East, MD
 

Cecil College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,823enrollment
  • $9,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Newark

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Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
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HBCU
Lincoln University, PA

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

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#19 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,824enrollment
  • $15,502net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

13 miles from Newark

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Delaware College of Art and Design
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Wilmington, DE
 

Delaware College of Art and Design

Private 2 Year

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  • 129enrollment
  • $34,641net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.68Avg GPA

12 miles from Newark

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University of Phoenix Delaware
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Wilmington, Delaware
 

University of Phoenix Delaware

Private 4 Year

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  • 0enrollment
  • $18,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Newark

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Widener University Delaware Campus
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Wilmington, DE
 

Widener University Delaware Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 653enrollment
  • $17,721net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

15 miles from Newark

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Salem Community College
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Carneys Point, NJ
 

Salem Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,111enrollment
  • $10,154net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

17 miles from Newark

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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
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HBCU
Cheyney, PA

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 697enrollment
  • $11,588net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 31

21 miles from Newark

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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West Chester, PA

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 17,275enrollment
  • $22,973net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1260SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.43Avg GPA

21 miles from Newark

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Neumann University
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Aston, PA
 

Neumann University

Private 4 Year

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#53 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,155enrollment
  • $28,707net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 905-1085SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

22 miles from Newark

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Penn State Brandywine
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Media, PA

Penn State Brandywine

Public 4 Year

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#15 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,196enrollment
  • $21,600net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1285SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Newark

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Immaculata University
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Immaculata, PA

Immaculata University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#37 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,361enrollment
  • $29,188net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

26 miles from Newark

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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
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Media, PA
 

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

Private 2 Year

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  • 651enrollment
  • $17,354net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

25 miles from Newark

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Widener University Main Campus
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Chester, PA

Widener University Main Campus

Private 4 Year

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#30 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 5,416enrollment
  • $32,185net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1105-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

25 miles from Newark

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Swarthmore College
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Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,625enrollment
  • $20,715net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1560SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 4

26 miles from Newark

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington and is 11.7 miles from Newark. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington are $3,530 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.