Colleges Near Altoona

Colleges and universities near me in the Altoona, Pennsylvania area

There 85 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 347,273 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 46,320, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Altoona. Driving time to these schools from Altoona should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh which is ranked #43 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Penn State Main Campus enrolling 50,399 students. In terms of affordability, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $434 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 Altoona.
Altoona, PA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Allegany College of Maryland
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Cumberland, MD
 

Allegany College of Maryland

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,665enrollment
  • $9,279net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Altoona

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University of Pittsburgh Greensburg
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Greensburg, PA

University of Pittsburgh Greensburg

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,326enrollment
  • $17,196net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1275SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

62 miles from Altoona

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Seton Hill University
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Greensburg, PA

Seton Hill University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#50 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,984enrollment
  • $23,732net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1270SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

62 miles from Altoona

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Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg
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Greensburg, PA
 

Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 100enrollment
  • $20,880net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Altoona

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Frostburg State University
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Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 4,075enrollment
  • $16,521net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

66 miles from Altoona

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Penn State Mont Alto
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Mont Alto, PA
 

Penn State Mont Alto

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 588enrollment
  • $20,294net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

65 miles from Altoona

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Westmoreland County Community College
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Youngwood, PA
 

Westmoreland County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,275enrollment
  • $5,111net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Altoona

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Lock Haven University
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Lock Haven, PA

Lock Haven University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

#22 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,920enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

66 miles from Altoona

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Dickinson College
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Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,217enrollment
  • $40,242net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

67 miles from Altoona

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Purdue Global Hagerstown Campus
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Hagerstown, MD
 

Purdue Global Hagerstown Campus

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 494enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Altoona

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Penn State New Kensington
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Upper Burrell, PA
 

Penn State New Kensington

Public 4 Year

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  • 456enrollment
  • $19,294net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1270SAT range
  • 25-27ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Altoona

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PennWest Clarion
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Clarion, PA
 

PennWest Clarion

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,922enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

70 miles from Altoona

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Hagerstown Community College
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Hagerstown, MD
 

Hagerstown Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,433enrollment
  • $7,188net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.29Avg GPA

72 miles from Altoona

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Valley College Martinsburg
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Martinsburg, WV
 

Valley College Martinsburg

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 651enrollment
  • $25,666net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

74 miles from Altoona

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Penn State Greater Allegheny
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McKeesport, PA
 

Penn State Greater Allegheny

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 361enrollment
  • $14,933net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1215SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Altoona

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Gettysburg College
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Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,895enrollment
  • $35,729net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1460SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

77 miles from Altoona

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Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus
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Uniontown, PA
 

Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 419enrollment
  • $18,780net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1265SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Altoona

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Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology
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Mount Braddock, PA
 

Pennsylvania Institute of Health and Technology

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 8enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Altoona

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College and is 28.5 miles from Altoona. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College are $9,270 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College 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.