There are 62 colleges within 50 miles of Akron enrolling a total of 208,408 students. These are the closest colleges.
Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,876, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Akron. The nearest college is Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster at a distance of 7.3 miles from Akron. Driving time to these schools from Akron should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Haverford College in Haverford which is ranked #36 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Delaware enrolling 24,039 students. In terms of affordability, Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington in Wilmington offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,168 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 Akron.
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Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#55 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
7 miles from Akron
Private 4 Year
6 reviews
#6 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Applications Due Jan 15
10 miles from Akron
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
10 miles from Akron
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Jun 30
10 miles from Akron
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
Applications Due Feb 1
9 miles from Akron
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#14 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania
14 miles from Akron
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
#51 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
18 miles from Akron
Private 2 Year
0 reviews
17 miles from Akron
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
#9 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania
18 miles from Akron
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
19 miles from Akron
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
21 miles from Akron
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
#23 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
21 miles from Akron
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#19 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
20 miles from Akron
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#19 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania
Applications Due May 1
28 miles from Akron
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
#8 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania
29 miles from Akron
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
30 miles from Akron
Public 2 Year
0 reviews
30 miles from Akron
Private 4 Year
2 reviews
#41 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
Applications Due Aug 23
31 miles from Akron
The closest community college is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and is 9.5 miles from Akron. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.
Tuition and fees at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are $8,450 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.
The typical SAT range for accepted students at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is 1040 to 1185. Learn more about Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology admission chances.