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.
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University of Phoenix Pittsburgh Campus
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
 

University of Phoenix Pittsburgh Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 124enrollment
  • $18,430net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Altoona

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Pittsburgh Technical College
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Oakdale, PA
 

Pittsburgh Technical College

Private 2 Year

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  • 864enrollment
  • $26,196net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.7Avg GPA

94 miles from Altoona

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Shenandoah University
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Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 4,343enrollment
  • $26,400net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1230SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

94 miles from Altoona

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Robert Morris University
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Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University

Private 4 Year

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#43 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 4,737enrollment
  • $26,215net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1230SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

95 miles from Altoona

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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Slippery Rock, PA

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 8,350enrollment
  • $18,407net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

94 miles from Altoona

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Yorktowne Business Institute
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York, Pennsylvania
 

Yorktowne Business Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 260enrollment
  • $17,013net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Altoona

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York College Pennsylvania
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York, PA

York College Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#36 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,720enrollment
  • $21,036net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1230SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

96 miles from Altoona

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McDaniel College
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Westminster, MD

McDaniel College

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 2,882enrollment
  • $23,088net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

98 miles from Altoona

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Elizabethtown College
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Elizabethtown, PA
 

Elizabethtown College

Private 4 Year

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#21 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,152enrollment
  • $27,019net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

98 miles from Altoona

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Penn State York
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York, PA
 

Penn State York

Public 4 Year

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  • 707enrollment
  • $19,159net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1270SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Altoona

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Grove City College
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Grove City, Pennsylvania
 

Grove City College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,394enrollment
  • $24,184net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1128-1374SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 20

99 miles from Altoona

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Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
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Washington, PA
 

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

Private 2 Year

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  • 223enrollment
  • $14,409net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 miles from Altoona

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Washington & Jefferson College
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Washington, PA

Washington & Jefferson College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,162enrollment
  • $26,051net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1250SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.54Avg GPA

100 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.