Colleges Near Scranton

Colleges and universities near me in the Scranton, Pennsylvania area

There are 6 colleges in Scranton and 213 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 986,158 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 57,335 students. In terms of affordability, Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $4,800 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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American Musical and Dramatic Academy
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New York, NY

American Musical and Dramatic Academy

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,511enrollment
  • $46,130net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Scranton

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Barnard College
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New York, NY

Barnard College

Private 4 Year

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#5 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,353enrollment
  • $27,738net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1453-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 4

98 miles from Scranton

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Mercy College
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Dobbs Ferry, NY

Mercy College

Private 4 Year

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#58 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 8,774enrollment
  • $16,776net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
  • 3.19Avg GPA

97 miles from Scranton

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Bryn Mawr College
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Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College

Private 4 Year

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#11 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,666enrollment
  • $39,383net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1300-1470SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

97 miles from Scranton

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Gratz College
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Melrose Park, PA
 

Gratz College

Private 4 Year

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  • 482enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Scranton

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Rosemont College
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Rosemont, PA
 

Rosemont College

Private 4 Year

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  • 777enrollment
  • $19,297net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

96 miles from Scranton

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Villanova University
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Villanova, PA

Villanova University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 10,111enrollment
  • $37,946net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1400-1510SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.87Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

96 miles from Scranton

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Harcum College
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Bryn Mawr, PA
 

Harcum College

Private 2 Year

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  • 936enrollment
  • $22,246net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

97 miles from Scranton

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University of Phoenix Jersey City Campus
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Jersey City, NJ
 

University of Phoenix Jersey City Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 11enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Scranton

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University of Phoenix Harrisburg Campus
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
 

University of Phoenix Harrisburg Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 107enrollment
  • $17,774net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

97 miles from Scranton

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Globe Institute of Technology
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New York, NY
 

Globe Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

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  • 446enrollment
  • $21,459net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Scranton

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American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York
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New York, NY

American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York

Private 2 Year

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  • 225enrollment
  • $49,205net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from Scranton

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Berkeley College New York
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New York, NY

Berkeley College New York

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,902enrollment
  • $27,509net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.66Avg GPA

99 miles from Scranton

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Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing
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New York, NY

Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing

Private 2 Year

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  • 273enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 1

98 miles from Scranton

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Boricua College
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New York, NY
 

Boricua College

Private 4 Year

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  • 479enrollment
  • $14,102net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from Scranton

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Colgate University
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Hamilton, NY

Colgate University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,146enrollment
  • $26,954net price
  • 12%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1530SAT range
  • 33-34ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Metropolitan College of New York
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New York, NY
 

Metropolitan College of New York

Private 4 Year

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  • 663enrollment
  • $27,481net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.1Avg GPA

98 miles from Scranton

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Columbia University in the City of New York
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New York, NY

Columbia University in the City of New York

Private 4 Year

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#22 Best Colleges in America

  • 35,279enrollment
  • $20,869net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1490-1570SAT range
  • 34-35ACT range
  • 3.91Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

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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 $8,880 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.