Colleges Near Cressona

Colleges and universities near me in the Cressona, Pennsylvania area

There are 42 colleges within 50 miles of Cressona enrolling a total of 121,335 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,651, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Cressona. The nearest college is Penn State Schuylkill in Schuylkill Haven at a distance of 1.7 miles from Cressona. Driving time to these schools from Cressona should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Lehigh University in Bethlehem which is ranked #54 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg enrolling 12,576 students. In terms of affordability, Montgomery County Community College West Campus in Pottstown offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $6,180 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 Cressona.
Cressona, PA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Northampton County Area Community College
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Bethlehem, PA
 

Northampton County Area Community College

Public 2 Year

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

Applications Due Sep 4

46 miles from Cressona

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Wilkes University
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Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University

Private 4 Year

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#35 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 5,207enrollment
  • $27,918net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1260SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

45 miles from Cressona

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Penn State Wilkes Barre
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Lehman, PA

Penn State Wilkes Barre

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 368enrollment
  • $16,728net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Cressona

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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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  • 167enrollment
  • $25,224net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Cressona

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Ursinus College
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Collegeville, PA

Ursinus College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 1,527enrollment
  • $33,546net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1180-1380SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

49 miles from Cressona

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University of Valley Forge
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Phoenixville, PA
 

University of Valley Forge

Private 4 Year

7 reviews

 

  • 583enrollment
  • $25,825net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

49 miles from Cressona

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Reading Area Community College and is 24.6 miles from Cressona. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Reading Area Community College are $6,120 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Reading Area 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.