Colleges Near Mechanicsburg

Colleges and universities near me in the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania area

There are 26 colleges within 50 miles of Mechanicsburg enrolling a total of 69,280 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 8,981, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Mechanicsburg. The nearest college is Messiah College in Grantham at a distance of 3.8 miles from Mechanicsburg. Driving time to these schools from Mechanicsburg should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster which is ranked #56 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg enrolling 12,576 students. In terms of affordability, Carroll Community College in Westminster offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $5,496 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 Mechanicsburg.


26 results

Messiah College
M
Grantham, PA

Messiah College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#29 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,231enrollment
  • $24,120net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1340SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

4 miles from Mechanicsburg

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
H
Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 3,082enrollment
  • $10,022net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

7 miles from Mechanicsburg

Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg
H
Harrisburg, PA
 

Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 12,576enrollment
  • $9,991net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from Mechanicsburg

Dickinson College
D
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,137enrollment
  • $37,610net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

10 miles from Mechanicsburg

University of Phoenix Harrisburg Campus
P
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
 

University of Phoenix Harrisburg Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

12 miles from Mechanicsburg

Penn State Harrisburg
P
Middletown, PA

Penn State Harrisburg

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 4,572enrollment
  • $22,096net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1310SAT range
  • 24-28ACT range
  • 3.48Estimated Avg GPA

14 miles from Mechanicsburg

Elizabethtown College
E
Elizabethtown, PA
 

Elizabethtown College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#23 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,021enrollment
  • $26,723net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

22 miles from Mechanicsburg

Yorktowne Business Institute
Y
York, Pennsylvania
 

Yorktowne Business Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

22 miles from Mechanicsburg

Penn State York
P
York, PA
 

Penn State York

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 718enrollment
  • $18,910net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1300SAT range
  • 23-26ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Mechanicsburg

York College Pennsylvania
Y
York, PA

York College Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#41 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,656enrollment
  • $20,916net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 23-27ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 23

23 miles from Mechanicsburg

Lebanon Valley College
L
Annville, PA

Lebanon Valley College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#19 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,080enrollment
  • $26,743net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1280SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.79Avg GPA

27 miles from Mechanicsburg

Gettysburg College
G
Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#10 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,854enrollment
  • $33,882net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1440SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

29 miles from Mechanicsburg

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
S
Shippensburg, PA

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 5,162enrollment
  • $21,462net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.23Avg GPA

29 miles from Mechanicsburg

Franklin and Marshall College
F
Lancaster, PA

Franklin and Marshall College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,990enrollment
  • $31,135net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1440SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

38 miles from Mechanicsburg

Millersville University of Pennsylvania
M
Millersville, PA

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#14 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 6,775enrollment
  • $21,076net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

37 miles from Mechanicsburg

Lancaster Bible College
L
Lancaster, PA
 

Lancaster Bible College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#55 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,066enrollment
  • $21,415net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA

39 miles from Mechanicsburg

Penn State Mont Alto
P
Mont Alto, PA
 

Penn State Mont Alto

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 670enrollment
  • $19,838net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Mechanicsburg

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
P
Lancaster, PA
 

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 245enrollment
  • $26,649net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

39 miles from Mechanicsburg

FAQ's

The closest community college is Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg and is 8.7 miles from Mechanicsburg. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg are $7,238 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg 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.