Colleges Near State College

Colleges and universities near me in the State College, Pennsylvania area

There 71 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 213,076 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 42,034, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from State College. The nearest college is Penn State Main Campus in University Park at a distance of 0.7 miles from State College. Driving time to these schools from State College should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster which is ranked #56 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Penn State Main Campus enrolling 50,028 students. In terms of affordability, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in Martinsburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $408 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 State College.
State College, PA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Shepherd University
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Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherd University

Public 4 Year

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#4 Best Public Universities in West Virginia

  • 3,235enrollment
  • $9,827net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 930-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

94 miles from State College

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Franklin and Marshall College
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Lancaster, PA

Franklin and Marshall College

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

#6 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,990enrollment
  • $31,135net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1440SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

96 miles from State College

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Seton Hill University
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Greensburg, PA

Seton Hill University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#46 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,988enrollment
  • $24,576net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

95 miles from State College

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Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg
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Greensburg, PA
 

Triangle Tech Inc Greensburg

Private 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 101enrollment
  • $21,749net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

95 miles from State College

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Frostburg State University
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Frostburg, MD

Frostburg State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 4,067enrollment
  • $16,114net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

97 miles from State College

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Lancaster Bible College
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Lancaster, PA
 

Lancaster Bible College

Private 4 Year

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#55 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,066enrollment
  • $21,415net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1220SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.31Estimated Avg GPA

96 miles from State College

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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Millersville, PA

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

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#14 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 6,775enrollment
  • $21,076net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.21Estimated Avg GPA

96 miles from State College

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Penn State Hazleton
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Hazleton, PA
 

Penn State Hazleton

Public 4 Year

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  • 473enrollment
  • $18,724net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1280SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

96 miles from State College

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Hood College
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Frederick, MD
 

Hood College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,056enrollment
  • $23,624net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

97 miles from State College

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Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
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Lancaster, PA
 

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 245enrollment
  • $26,649net price
  • 44%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.13Avg GPA

97 miles from State College

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Penn State New Kensington
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Upper Burrell, PA
 

Penn State New Kensington

Public 4 Year

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  • 460enrollment
  • $19,757net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1210SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from State College

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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
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Lancaster, PA
 

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,312enrollment
  • $8,844net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1185SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

98 miles from State College

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Westmoreland County Community College
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Youngwood, PA
 

Westmoreland County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,171enrollment
  • $6,243net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from State College

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Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
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Lancaster, PA

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,775enrollment
  • $33,047net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1220SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

97 miles from State College

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Carroll Community College
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Westminster, MD
 

Carroll Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,891enrollment
  • $6,019net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

98 miles from State College

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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
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Alfred, NY

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Public 4 Year

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#21 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 3,348enrollment
  • $17,262net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

99 miles from State College

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Northern Pennsylvania Regional College
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Warren, Pennsylvania
 

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College

Public 2 Year

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  • 74enrollment
  • $11,217net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

99 miles from State College

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The closest community college is Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and is 8.7 miles from State College. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology are $0 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.