Colleges Near Wilkes-Barre

Colleges and universities near me in the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania area

There are 2 colleges in Wilkes-Barre and 26 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 61,776 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 41,498, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Wilkes-Barre. Driving time to these schools from Wilkes-Barre should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Muhlenberg College in Allentown which is ranked #88 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Northampton County Area Community College enrolling 8,484 students. In terms of affordability, Northampton County Area Community College in Bethlehem offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $7,200 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 Wilkes-Barre.
Wilkes-Barre, PA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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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  • 6,242enrollment
  • $10,559net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jul 7

43 miles from Wilkes-Barre

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Penn State Schuylkill
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Schuylkill Haven, PA
 

Penn State Schuylkill

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 623enrollment
  • $17,252net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 990-1180SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Estimated Avg GPA

44 miles from Wilkes-Barre

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McCann School of Business and Technology
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Pottsville, PA
 

McCann School of Business and Technology

Private 2 Year

22 reviews

 

  • 220enrollment
  • $17,091net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Wilkes-Barre

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Triangle Tech Inc Bethlehem
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Bethlehem, PA
 

Triangle Tech Inc Bethlehem

Private 2 Year

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  • 120enrollment
  • $21,806net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Wilkes-Barre

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Cedar Crest College
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Allentown, PA

Cedar Crest College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#42 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,324enrollment
  • $23,500net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 980-1230SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

49 miles from Wilkes-Barre

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Moravian University
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Bethlehem, PA

Moravian University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#20 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,533enrollment
  • $31,168net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1253SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.55Avg GPA

50 miles from Wilkes-Barre

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Muhlenberg College
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Allentown, PA

Muhlenberg College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,959enrollment
  • $32,926net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1400SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

49 miles from Wilkes-Barre

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Northampton County Area Community College
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Bethlehem, PA
 

Northampton County Area Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,484enrollment
  • $10,457net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 4

49 miles from Wilkes-Barre

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Luzerne County Community College and is 7.1 miles from Wilkes-Barre. 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.