Colleges Near Jersey Shore

Colleges and universities near me in the Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania area

There are 77 colleges within 100 miles of Jersey Shore enrolling a total of 269,953 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,361, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Jersey Shore. The nearest college is Lock Haven University in Lock Haven at a distance of 11 miles from Jersey Shore. Driving time to these schools from Jersey Shore should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Cornell University in Ithaca, New York which is ranked #19 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Penn State Main Campus enrolling 50,399 students. In terms of affordability, Corning Community College in Corning offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $5,170 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 Jersey Shore.
Jersey Shore, PA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Penn State Hazleton
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Hazleton, PA
 

Penn State Hazleton

Public 4 Year

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  • 510enrollment
  • $19,920net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1320SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Jersey Shore

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University of Phoenix Harrisburg Campus
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
 

University of Phoenix Harrisburg Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 107enrollment
  • $17,774net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Jersey Shore

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Misericordia University
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Dallas, PA

Misericordia University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,107enrollment
  • $25,090net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

68 miles from Jersey Shore

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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
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Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 3,558enrollment
  • $14,882net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

68 miles from Jersey Shore

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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

69 miles from Jersey Shore

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Penn State Schuylkill
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Schuylkill Haven, PA
 

Penn State Schuylkill

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 650enrollment
  • $20,317net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA

69 miles from Jersey Shore

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King's College
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Wilkes-Barre, PA

King's College

Private 4 Year

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#38 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,932enrollment
  • $25,608net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

72 miles from Jersey Shore

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Lebanon Valley College
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Annville, PA

Lebanon Valley College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,142enrollment
  • $28,640net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1093-1300SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

72 miles from Jersey Shore

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Wilkes University
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Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University

Private 4 Year

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#31 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 5,198enrollment
  • $28,508net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1270SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

72 miles from Jersey Shore

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Fortis Institute Forty Fort
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Forty Fort, PA
 

Fortis Institute Forty Fort

Private 2 Year

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  • 159enrollment
  • $19,314net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Jersey Shore

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Messiah College
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Grantham, PA

Messiah College

Private 4 Year

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#28 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,344enrollment
  • $29,882net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1340SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

73 miles from Jersey Shore

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Penn State Harrisburg
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Middletown, PA

Penn State Harrisburg

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 4,651enrollment
  • $22,406net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.48Estimated Avg GPA

74 miles from Jersey Shore

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Penn State Altoona
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Altoona, PA
 

Penn State Altoona

Public 4 Year

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#8 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,421enrollment
  • $22,506net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1260SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
  • 3.4Estimated Avg GPA

75 miles from Jersey Shore

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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
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Alfred, NY

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Public 4 Year

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#22 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 3,749enrollment
  • $14,877net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

77 miles from Jersey Shore

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Alfred University
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Alfred, NY

Alfred University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#34 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,843enrollment
  • $26,127net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1280SAT range
  • 24-31ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

78 miles from Jersey Shore

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Penn State Dubois
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Dubois, PA
 

Penn State Dubois

Public 4 Year

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  • 353enrollment
  • $18,960net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1250SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

77 miles from Jersey Shore

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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

81 miles from Jersey Shore

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Keystone College
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La Plume, PA
 

Keystone College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#60 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,051enrollment
  • $21,461net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

81 miles from Jersey Shore

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The closest community college is Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and is 33.1 miles from Jersey Shore. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are $0 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.