Colleges Near Chester

Colleges and universities near me in the Chester, Pennsylvania area

There 85 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 389,828 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 33,972, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Chester. Driving time to these schools from Chester should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia which is ranked #23 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Temple University enrolling 30,205 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 Chester.
Chester, PA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

85 results

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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  • 104enrollment
  • $32,604net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.68Avg GPA

12 miles from Chester

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Gloucester County College
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Sewell, NJ
 

Gloucester County College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,390enrollment
  • $9,564net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 4

14 miles from Chester

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Bryn Mawr College
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Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,666enrollment
  • $39,383net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1470SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

13 miles from Chester

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Curtis Institute of Music
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Philadelphia, PA
 

Curtis Institute of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 159enrollment
  • $21,615net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 18

13 miles from Chester

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Drexel University
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Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 21,703enrollment
  • $42,342net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.67Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

12 miles from Chester

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Harcum College
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Bryn Mawr, PA
 

Harcum College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 936enrollment
  • $22,246net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

13 miles from Chester

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Haverford College
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Haverford, PA

Haverford College

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

#2 Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,424enrollment
  • $22,828net price
  • 13%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

12 miles from Chester

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Rutgers University Camden
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Camden, NJ

Rutgers University Camden

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 5,776enrollment
  • $18,735net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1255SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA

15 miles from Chester

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Cabrini College
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Radnor, PA

Cabrini College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#40 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,048enrollment
  • $24,733net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1069-1257SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

14 miles from Chester

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Eastern University
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Saint Davids, PA
 

Eastern University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#57 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 6,981enrollment
  • $21,900net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

14 miles from Chester

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Hussian School of Art
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Philadelphia, PA
 

Hussian School of Art

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 80enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

14 miles from Chester

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Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute
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Philadelphia, PA
 

Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 14enrollment
  • $15,727net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Chester

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Moore College of Art and Design
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Philadelphia, PA

Moore College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 399enrollment
  • $44,371net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1233-1411SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

13 miles from Chester

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 141enrollment
  • $45,518net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

13 miles from Chester

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The University of the Arts
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Philadelphia, PA

The University of the Arts

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,207enrollment
  • $44,510net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

13 miles from Chester

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Community College of Philadelphia
C
Philadelphia, PA

Community College of Philadelphia

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 12,224enrollment
  • $11,171net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Chester

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Rosemont College
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Rosemont, PA
 

Rosemont College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 777enrollment
  • $19,297net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

13 miles from Chester

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Thomas Jefferson University
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Philadelphia, PA
 

Thomas Jefferson University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,315enrollment
  • $29,097net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1350SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

13 miles from Chester

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Salem Community College and is 7.6 miles from Chester. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Salem Community College are $6,150 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Salem 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.