Colleges Near Akron

Colleges and universities near me in the Akron, Pennsylvania area

There are 62 colleges within 50 miles of Akron enrolling a total of 208,408 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,876, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Akron. The nearest college is Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster at a distance of 7.3 miles from Akron. Driving time to these schools from Akron should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Haverford College in Haverford which is ranked #36 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Delaware enrolling 24,039 students. In terms of affordability, Delaware Technical and Community College Stanton Wilmington in Wilmington offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,168 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 Akron.
Akron, PA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Salem Community College
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Carneys Point, NJ
 

Salem Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,111enrollment
  • $10,154net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Akron

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Bryn Mawr College
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Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,742enrollment
  • $39,072net price
  • 31%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1495SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.85Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

48 miles from Akron

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Harcum College
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Bryn Mawr, PA
 

Harcum College

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 910enrollment
  • $23,435net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

48 miles from Akron

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Haverford College
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Haverford, PA

Haverford College

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

#1 Best Value in Pennsylvania

  • 1,421enrollment
  • $23,476net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1540SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

49 miles from Akron

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Lansdale School of Business
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North Wales, PA
 

Lansdale School of Business

Private 2 Year

4 reviews

 

  • 90enrollment
  • $25,701net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Akron

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Montgomery County Community College Central Campus
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Blue Bell, PA
 

Montgomery County Community College Central Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,596enrollment
  • $7,621net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Akron

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Swarthmore College
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Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,625enrollment
  • $20,715net price
  • 7%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1560SAT range
  • 32-35ACT range
  • 3.9Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 4

48 miles from Akron

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Widener University Main Campus
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Chester, PA

Widener University Main Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#30 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 5,416enrollment
  • $32,185net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1105-1290SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

49 miles from Akron

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and is 9.5 miles from Akron. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are $8,450 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

The typical SAT range for accepted students at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is 1040 to 1185. Learn more about Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology admission chances.