Colleges Near Palmdale

Colleges and universities near me in the Palmdale, Pennsylvania area

There are 30 colleges within 50 miles of Palmdale enrolling a total of 78,553 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,308, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Palmdale. The nearest college is Lebanon Valley College in Annville at a distance of 6.3 miles from Palmdale. Driving time to these schools from Palmdale 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, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg in Harrisburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $7,065 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 Palmdale.
Palmdale, PA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

30 results

McCann School of Business and Technology
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Pottsville, PA
 

McCann School of Business and Technology

Private 2 Year

22 reviews

 

  • 220enrollment
  • $17,091net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

33 miles from Palmdale

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Penn State Berks
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Reading, PA

Penn State Berks

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,077enrollment
  • $21,728net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1290SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.39Estimated Avg GPA

35 miles from Palmdale

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Penn State Schuylkill
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Schuylkill Haven, PA
 

Penn State Schuylkill

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 623enrollment
  • $17,252net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA

34 miles from Palmdale

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Alvernia University
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Reading, PA

Alvernia University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#51 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,484enrollment
  • $27,091net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 996-1170SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

36 miles from Palmdale

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Reading Area Community College
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Reading, PA
 

Reading Area Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,533enrollment
  • $9,882net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Palmdale

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Albright College
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Reading, PA
 

Albright College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,498enrollment
  • $21,496net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA

38 miles from Palmdale

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Susquehanna University
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Selinsgrove, PA

Susquehanna University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#27 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,231enrollment
  • $28,605net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1280SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

37 miles from Palmdale

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Triangle Tech Inc Sunbury
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Sunbury, PA
 

Triangle Tech Inc Sunbury

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 53enrollment
  • $19,329net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Palmdale

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Gettysburg College
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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

45 miles from Palmdale

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Bucknell University
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Lewisburg, PA

Bucknell University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,787enrollment
  • $39,965net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

48 miles from Palmdale

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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Kutztown, PA

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#16 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 7,455enrollment
  • $20,776net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

47 miles from Palmdale

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Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
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HBCU
Lincoln University, PA

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#19 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 1,824enrollment
  • $15,502net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
  • 3.06Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

50 miles from Palmdale

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg and is 13.9 miles from Palmdale. 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.