Best Eastern Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in the East for 2024

There are 744 colleges and universities in the East enrolling 3,139,918 students. Explore the list of top colleges in the East below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in East offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

The  East is home to nationally ranked institutions like Princeton University, Harvard University, Yale University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The highest ranked college in the East is Princeton University and the top rated public state college is University of Connecticut.

East Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

744 results

List of the Best East Colleges

Albright College
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Reading, PA
 

Albright College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,498enrollment
  • $21,496net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.05Avg GPA

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Community College of Allegheny County
C
Pittsburgh, PA

Community College of Allegheny County

Public 2 Year

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  • 10,467enrollment
  • $8,139net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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American College of Financial Services
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King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
 

American College of Financial Services

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 0enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Antonelli Institute
A
Erdenheim, PA
 

Antonelli Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 71enrollment
  • $26,630net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Clarks Summit University
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C
Clarks Summit, PA
 

Clarks Summit University

Private 4 Year

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  • 552enrollment
  • $16,176net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Community College of Beaver County
C
Monaca, PA
 

Community College of Beaver County

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,720enrollment
  • $5,916net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
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Bloomsburg, PA

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

 

  • 7,739enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

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Bradford School
B
Pittsburgh, PA
 

Bradford School

Private 2 Year

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  • 352enrollment
  • $12,799net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Bucks County Community College
B
Newtown, PA
 

Bucks County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,162enrollment
  • $7,061net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Butler County Community College
B
Butler, PA
 

Butler County Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 2,496enrollment
  • $5,328net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Cambria Rowe Business College Johnstown
C
Johnstown, PA
 

Cambria Rowe Business College Johnstown

Private 2 Year

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  • 91enrollment
  • $12,715net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
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HBCU
Cheyney, PA

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 697enrollment
  • $11,588net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.37Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 31

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PennWest Clarion
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Clarion, PA
 

PennWest Clarion

Public 4 Year

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  • 3,922enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

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Curtis Institute of Music
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C
Philadelphia, PA
 

Curtis Institute of Music

Private 4 Year

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  • 151enrollment
  • $20,005net price
  • 10%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 18

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Dean Institute of Technology
D
Pittsburgh, PA
 

Dean Institute of Technology

Private 2 Year

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  • 146enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Delaware County Community College
D
Media, PA

Delaware County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 7,992enrollment
  • $10,812net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Dickinson College
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D
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,137enrollment
  • $37,610net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Douglas Education Center
D
Monessen, PA
 

Douglas Education Center

Private 2 Year

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  • 198enrollment
  • $24,029net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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