Colleges Near Reading

Colleges and universities near me in the Reading, Pennsylvania area

There are 4 colleges in Reading and 94 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 343,950 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 88,082, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Reading. Driving time to these schools from Reading 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 33,196 students. In terms of affordability, Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington in Wilmington offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,168 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 Reading.


94 results

Manor College
M
Jenkintown, PA

Manor College

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 583enrollment
  • $17,540net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 810-1000SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.82Avg GPA

47 miles from Reading

University of Pennsylvania
P
Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#23 Best Colleges in America

  • 28,201enrollment
  • $26,123net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1500-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.95Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

47 miles from Reading

University of the Sciences
T
Philadelphia, PA

University of the Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#60 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,420enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1340SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.63Estimated Avg GPA

47 miles from Reading

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
R
Philadelphia, PA
 

The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 168enrollment
  • $30,766net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Reading

University of Phoenix Delaware
P
Wilmington, Delaware
 

University of Phoenix Delaware

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • $18,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

46 miles from Reading

Wilmington University
W
New Castle, DE
 

Wilmington University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 14,020enrollment
  • $14,089net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 30

49 miles from Reading

Cecil College
C
North East, MD
 

Cecil College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,823enrollment
  • $9,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Reading

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
B
Bryn Athyn, PA
 

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 285enrollment
  • $21,305net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1253SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

48 miles from Reading

Curtis Institute of Music
C
Philadelphia, PA
 

Curtis Institute of Music

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 151enrollment
  • $20,005net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 18

48 miles from Reading

Community College of Philadelphia
C
Philadelphia, PA

Community College of Philadelphia

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 11,636enrollment
  • $9,584net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Reading

Temple University
T
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 33,196enrollment
  • $23,935net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

48 miles from Reading

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

48 miles from Reading

Hussian School of Art
H
Philadelphia, PA
 

Hussian School of Art

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 80enrollment
  • $19,711net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

49 miles from Reading

Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute
M
Philadelphia, PA
 

Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11enrollment
  • $17,124net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Reading

Moore College of Art and Design
M
Philadelphia, PA

Moore College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 368enrollment
  • $38,204net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1270SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

48 miles from Reading

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

49 miles from Reading

Peirce College
P
Philadelphia, PA
 

Peirce College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 856enrollment
  • $9,621net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Reading

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
P
Philadelphia, PA

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 172enrollment
  • $48,191net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

48 miles from Reading

FAQ's

The closest community college is Reading Area Community College and is 0.6 miles from Reading. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Reading Area Community College are $6,120 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Reading Area 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.