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.
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Middlesex County College
M
Edison, NJ
 

Middlesex County College

Public 2 Year

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  • 9,736enrollment
  • $6,358net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

92 miles from Scranton

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Rider University
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Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey

  • 4,054enrollment
  • $26,388net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1300SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

91 miles from Scranton

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The College of New Jersey
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Ewing, NJ

The College of New Jersey

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 7,629enrollment
  • $22,273net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1350SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
  • 3.29Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

91 miles from Scranton

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American College of Financial Services
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King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
 

American College of Financial Services

Private 4 Year

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  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Scranton

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Rabbi Jacob Joseph School
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Edison, NJ
 

Rabbi Jacob Joseph School

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 95enrollment
  • $7,307net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Scranton

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DeVry University Pennsylvania
D
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
 

DeVry University Pennsylvania

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,543enrollment
  • -net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Scranton

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Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok
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Elizabeth, NJ
 

Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 59enrollment
  • $18,603net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

91 miles from Scranton

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Culinary Institute of America
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Hyde Park, NY

Culinary Institute of America

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,124enrollment
  • $33,499net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 980-1240SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.26Avg GPA

93 miles from Scranton

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Dominican College of Blauvelt
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Orangeburg, NY
 

Dominican College of Blauvelt

Private 4 Year

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#54 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,407enrollment
  • $23,747net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 953-1178SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.09Avg GPA

92 miles from Scranton

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Marist College
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Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#26 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 6,464enrollment
  • $39,364net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1378SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

92 miles from Scranton

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Thomas Edison State College
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T
Trenton, NJ
 

Thomas Edison State College

Public 4 Year

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  • 8,248enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 miles from Scranton

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Dutchess Community College
D
Poughkeepsie, NY
 

Dutchess Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 7,047enrollment
  • $8,443net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.75Avg GPA

94 miles from Scranton

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Nyack College
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Nyack, NY

Nyack College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#59 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 1,595enrollment
  • $22,184net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 848-1093SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 2.76Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 31

93 miles from Scranton

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Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary
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Peekskill, NY
 

Ohr Hameir Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 101enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Scranton

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Saint Thomas Aquinas College
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Sparkill, NY
 

Saint Thomas Aquinas College

Private 4 Year

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#49 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,033enrollment
  • $21,745net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 920-1270SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

93 miles from Scranton

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Vassar College
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V
Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 2,459enrollment
  • $30,603net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1535SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

94 miles from Scranton

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Bryn Athyn College of the New Church
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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

93 miles from Scranton

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Antonelli Institute
A
Erdenheim, PA
 

Antonelli Institute

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 71enrollment
  • $26,630net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

94 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.