Colleges Near Avoca

Colleges and universities near me in the Avoca, Pennsylvania area

There are 20 colleges within 50 miles of Avoca enrolling a total of 46,633 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,661, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Avoca. The nearest college is Lackawanna College in Scranton at a distance of 6.7 miles from Avoca. Driving time to these schools from Avoca should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Scranton in Scranton which is ranked #217 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania enrolling 7,739 students. In terms of affordability, Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $7,320 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 Avoca.
Avoca, PA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Lackawanna College
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Scranton, PA
 

Lackawanna College

Private 2 Year

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  • 1,868enrollment
  • $18,144net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Avoca

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University of Scranton
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Scranton, PA

University of Scranton

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#18 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 4,731enrollment
  • $35,526net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1320SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

6 miles from Avoca

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Yeshivath Beth Moshe
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Scranton, PA
 

Yeshivath Beth Moshe

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 37enrollment
  • $5,765net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Avoca

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Fortis Institute Scranton
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Scranton, PA
 

Fortis Institute Scranton

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 210enrollment
  • $34,535net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

7 miles from Avoca

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Fortis Institute Forty Fort
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Forty Fort, PA
 

Fortis Institute Forty Fort

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 167enrollment
  • $25,224net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Avoca

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Johnson College
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Scranton, PA
 

Johnson College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 586enrollment
  • $22,861net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.95Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

9 miles from Avoca

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King's College
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Wilkes-Barre, PA

King's College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#33 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,993enrollment
  • $25,869net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

9 miles from Avoca

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Marywood University
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Scranton, PA

Marywood University

Private 4 Year

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#44 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,729enrollment
  • $22,504net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1200SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

9 miles from Avoca

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Penn State Worthington Scranton
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Dunmore, PA
 

Penn State Worthington Scranton

Public 4 Year

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  • 875enrollment
  • $16,594net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from Avoca

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Wilkes University
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Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#35 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 5,207enrollment
  • $27,918net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1260SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

10 miles from Avoca

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Clarks Summit University
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Clarks Summit, PA
 

Clarks Summit University

Private 4 Year

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  • 552enrollment
  • $16,176net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

11 miles from Avoca

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Misericordia University
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Dallas, PA

Misericordia University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,242enrollment
  • $27,033net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

12 miles from Avoca

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Keystone College
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La Plume, PA
 

Keystone College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#59 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,131enrollment
  • $15,559net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 885-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

15 miles from Avoca

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Penn State Wilkes Barre
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Lehman, PA

Penn State Wilkes Barre

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 368enrollment
  • $16,728net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Avoca

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Luzerne County Community College
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Nanticoke, PA
 

Luzerne County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,220enrollment
  • $9,816net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Avoca

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Penn State Hazleton
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Hazleton, PA
 

Penn State Hazleton

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 473enrollment
  • $18,724net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1280SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Avoca

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East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
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East Stroudsburg, PA

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#17 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 5,143enrollment
  • $17,278net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

38 miles from Avoca

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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Bloomsburg, PA

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 7,739enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

43 miles from Avoca

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Luzerne County Community College and is 16.4 miles from Avoca. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Luzerne County Community College are $6,330 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Luzerne County 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.