Colleges Near Columbus

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbus, Pennsylvania area

There are 66 colleges within 100 miles of Columbus enrolling a total of 161,131 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 824, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbus. The nearest college is Jamestown Business College in Jamestown at a distance of 19.9 miles from Columbus. Driving time to these schools from Columbus should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York which is ranked #103 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University at Buffalo enrolling 32,099 students. In terms of affordability, Lakeland Community College in Kirtland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,927 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 Columbus.


66 results

Jamestown Business College
J
Jamestown, NY
 

Jamestown Business College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 287enrollment
  • $6,572net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.7Avg GPA

20 miles from Columbus

Jamestown Community College
J
Jamestown, NY
 

Jamestown Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,756enrollment
  • $10,104net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

22 miles from Columbus

University of Pittsburgh Titusville
P
Titusville, PA
 

University of Pittsburgh Titusville

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 23enrollment
  • $15,397net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

22 miles from Columbus

Penn State Erie Behrend College
P
Erie, PA

Penn State Erie Behrend College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 3,295enrollment
  • $21,968net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1095-1330SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.49Estimated Avg GPA

24 miles from Columbus

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
N
Warren, Pennsylvania
 

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 74enrollment
  • $11,217net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Columbus

Mercyhurst College
M
Erie, PA
 

Mercyhurst College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 2,801enrollment
  • $24,935net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

27 miles from Columbus

PennWest Edinboro
P
Edinboro, PA
 

PennWest Edinboro

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 4,043enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

28 miles from Columbus

Erie Institute of Technology Inc
E
Erie, PA
 

Erie Institute of Technology Inc

Private 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 136enrollment
  • $15,772net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Columbus

Erie Business Center Erie
E
Erie, Pennsylvania
 

Erie Business Center Erie

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 212enrollment
  • $8,365net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Columbus

Gannon University
G
Erie, PA

Gannon University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#32 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 4,665enrollment
  • $22,200net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 990-1250SAT range
  • 20-28ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

29 miles from Columbus

Triangle Tech Inc Erie
T
Erie, PA
 

Triangle Tech Inc Erie

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 15enrollment
  • $15,532net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Columbus

Fortis Institute Erie
F
Erie, PA
 

Fortis Institute Erie

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 194enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Columbus

Allegheny College
A
Meadville, PA

Allegheny College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#15 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,353enrollment
  • $26,719net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1114-1372SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

36 miles from Columbus

SUNY at Fredonia
F
Fredonia, NY

SUNY at Fredonia

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#20 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 3,491enrollment
  • $15,795net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

37 miles from Columbus

University of Pittsburgh Bradford
P
Bradford, PA

University of Pittsburgh Bradford

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,074enrollment
  • $16,505net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 980-1196SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.28Avg GPA

47 miles from Columbus

PennWest Clarion
P
Clarion, PA
 

PennWest Clarion

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

52 miles from Columbus

Thiel College
T
Greenville, PA
 

Thiel College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 907enrollment
  • $22,732net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 965-1165SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

55 miles from Columbus

Saint Bonaventure University
S
Saint Bonaventure, NY

Saint Bonaventure University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#42 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,602enrollment
  • $26,004net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1220SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 30

58 miles from Columbus

FAQ's

The closest community college is Jamestown Community College and is 22 miles from Columbus. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Jamestown Community College are $6,450 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Jamestown 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.