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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Arcadia University
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Glenside, PA

Arcadia University

Private 4 Year

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#38 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,026enrollment
  • $29,692net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1320SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

94 miles from Scranton

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Cabrini College
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Radnor, PA

Cabrini College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#50 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,613enrollment
  • $21,981net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

95 miles from Scranton

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Chestnut Hill College
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Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#56 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,420enrollment
  • $25,357net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 900-1090SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Avg GPA

94 miles from Scranton

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Penn State Abington
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Abington, PA

Penn State Abington

Public 4 Year

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#13 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 3,090enrollment
  • $20,460net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1310SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.42Estimated Avg GPA

94 miles from Scranton

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University of Phoenix Philadelphia Campus
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Wayne, Pennsylvania
 

University of Phoenix Philadelphia Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 734enrollment
  • $17,877net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Scranton

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Hudson County Community College
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Jersey City, NJ

Hudson County Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,683enrollment
  • $5,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

96 miles from Scranton

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New Jersey City University
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Jersey City, NJ

New Jersey City University

Public 4 Year

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#12 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 6,539enrollment
  • $19,252net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 890-1140SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

95 miles from Scranton

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Mercer County Community College
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West Windsor, NJ
 

Mercer County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,821enrollment
  • $5,680net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from Scranton

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Saint Peter's University
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Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter's University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Value Colleges in New Jersey

  • 3,430enrollment
  • $11,996net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 17-28ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

95 miles from Scranton

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St Paul's School of Nursing Staten Island
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Staten Island, NY
 

St Paul's School of Nursing Staten Island

Private 2 Year

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  • 658enrollment
  • $31,254net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from Scranton

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Eastern University
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Saint Davids, PA
 

Eastern University

Private 4 Year

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#48 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 5,769enrollment
  • $26,669net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1190SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

95 miles from Scranton

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Immaculata University
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Immaculata, PA

Immaculata University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#37 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,361enrollment
  • $29,188net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1260SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

95 miles from Scranton

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Lock Haven University
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Lock Haven, PA

Lock Haven University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

#22 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,920enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

95 miles from Scranton

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Cairn University
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Langhorne, PA
 

Cairn University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,031enrollment
  • $25,923net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

94 miles from Scranton

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Valley Forge Military College
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Wayne, PA
 

Valley Forge Military College

Private 2 Year

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  • 84enrollment
  • $29,329net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 2

94 miles from Scranton

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Stevens Institute of Technology
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Hoboken, NJ

Stevens Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in New Jersey

  • 9,314enrollment
  • $41,689net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1380-1510SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
  • 3.88Avg GPA

97 miles from Scranton

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American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service
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New York, NY
 

American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service

Private 2 Year

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  • 382enrollment
  • $21,365net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

98 miles from Scranton

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CUNY College of Staten Island
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Staten Island, NY

CUNY College of Staten Island

Public 4 Year

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  • 10,248enrollment
  • $7,217net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

97 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.