Colleges Near Strong

Colleges and universities near me in the Strong, Pennsylvania area

There are 28 colleges within 50 miles of Strong enrolling a total of 85,368 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 147, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Strong. The nearest college is Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania in Bloomsburg at a distance of 14.5 miles from Strong. Driving time to these schools from Strong should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Bucknell University in Lewisburg which is ranked #73 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg enrolling 12,880 students. In terms of affordability, Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg in Harrisburg offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $7,418 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 Strong.
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King's College
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Wilkes-Barre, PA

King's College

Private 4 Year

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#38 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,932enrollment
  • $25,608net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

43 miles from Strong

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Lycoming College
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Williamsport, PA

Lycoming College

Private 4 Year

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#22 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,063enrollment
  • $20,733net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1273SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

43 miles from Strong

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Wilkes University
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Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University

Private 4 Year

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#31 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 5,198enrollment
  • $28,508net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1270SAT range
  • 20-29ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

42 miles from Strong

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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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  • 6,385enrollment
  • $8,956net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 7

44 miles from Strong

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Penn State Harrisburg
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Middletown, PA

Penn State Harrisburg

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 4,651enrollment
  • $22,406net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 26-30ACT range
  • 3.48Estimated Avg GPA

44 miles from Strong

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Pennsylvania College of Technology
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Williamsport, PA

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,307enrollment
  • $24,650net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA

43 miles from Strong

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Fortis Institute Forty Fort
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Forty Fort, PA
 

Fortis Institute Forty Fort

Private 2 Year

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  • 159enrollment
  • $19,314net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Strong

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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
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Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,558enrollment
  • $14,882net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

44 miles from Strong

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Elizabethtown College
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Elizabethtown, PA
 

Elizabethtown College

Private 4 Year

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#21 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,152enrollment
  • $27,019net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1280SAT range
  • 19-29ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

45 miles from Strong

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Misericordia University
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Dallas, PA

Misericordia University

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,107enrollment
  • $25,090net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

45 miles from Strong

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Luzerne County Community College and is 35.9 miles from Strong. 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.