Colleges Near Scranton

Colleges and universities near me in the Scranton, Pennsylvania area

There are 6 colleges in Scranton and 214 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 969,802 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 76,089, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Scranton. Driving time to these schools from Scranton should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey which is ranked #1 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is New York University enrolling 59,144 students. In terms of affordability, Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,600 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 Scranton.
Scranton, PA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Davis College
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Johnson City, NY
 

Davis College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 146enrollment
  • $14,276net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.18Avg GPA

51 miles from Scranton

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SUNY at Binghamton
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Vestal, NY

SUNY at Binghamton

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

#23 Best Public Universities in America

  • 18,312enrollment
  • $19,535net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1510SAT range
  • 29-34ACT range
  • 4.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

50 miles from Scranton

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Broome Community College
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Binghamton, NY
 

Broome Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,409enrollment
  • $8,572net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

52 miles from Scranton

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Lehigh Carbon Community College
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Schnecksville, PA
 

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,242enrollment
  • $10,559net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 7

51 miles from Scranton

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Sussex County Community College
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Newton, NJ
 

Sussex County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,181enrollment
  • $10,423net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

53 miles from Scranton

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Lafayette College
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Easton, PA

Lafayette College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,729enrollment
  • $37,186net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

54 miles from Scranton

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Northampton County Area Community College
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Bethlehem, PA
 

Northampton County Area Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 8,484enrollment
  • $10,457net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 4

54 miles from Scranton

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Triangle Tech Inc Bethlehem
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Bethlehem, PA
 

Triangle Tech Inc Bethlehem

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 120enrollment
  • $21,806net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Scranton

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Moravian University
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Bethlehem, PA

Moravian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,533enrollment
  • $31,168net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1253SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

55 miles from Scranton

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Muhlenberg College
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Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,959enrollment
  • $32,926net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1400SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

56 miles from Scranton

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Centenary University
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Hackettstown, NJ

Centenary University

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 1,498enrollment
  • $21,935net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 15-22ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA

58 miles from Scranton

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Sullivan County Community College
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Loch Sheldrake, NY
 

Sullivan County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,698enrollment
  • $9,865net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

57 miles from Scranton

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Yeshivath Zichron Moshe
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South Fallsburgh, NY
 

Yeshivath Zichron Moshe

Private 4 Year

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  • 206enrollment
  • $12,993net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 16

57 miles from Scranton

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Cedar Crest College
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Allentown, PA

Cedar Crest College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#42 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,324enrollment
  • $23,500net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

57 miles from Scranton

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Lehigh University
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Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 7,394enrollment
  • $30,453net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1490SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.81Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

57 miles from Scranton

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Warren County Community College
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Washington, NJ
 

Warren County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,386enrollment
  • $3,290net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

57 miles from Scranton

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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

59 miles from Scranton

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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

58 miles from Scranton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Luzerne County Community College and is 22.4 miles from Scranton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Luzerne County Community College are $6,330 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Luzerne County 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.