Colleges Near Dayton

Colleges and universities near me in the Dayton, Pennsylvania area

There are 30 colleges within 50 miles of Dayton enrolling a total of 113,677 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 553, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Dayton. The nearest college is Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus in Indiana at a distance of 18.8 miles from Dayton. Driving time to these schools from Dayton should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh which is ranked #41 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus enrolling 33,767 students. In terms of affordability, Butler County Community College in Butler offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $6,840 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 Dayton.
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Chatham University
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Pittsburgh, PA

Chatham University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#25 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,387enrollment
  • $28,322net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1270SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
  • 3.86Avg GPA

47 miles from Dayton

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Carlow University
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Pittsburgh, PA

Carlow University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#52 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,104enrollment
  • $17,437net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 850-1100SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

49 miles from Dayton

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Grove City College
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Grove City, Pennsylvania
 

Grove City College

Private 4 Year

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  • 2,316enrollment
  • $23,538net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.73Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 20

48 miles from Dayton

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Penn State Greater Allegheny
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McKeesport, PA
 

Penn State Greater Allegheny

Public 4 Year

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  • 363enrollment
  • $19,505net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1300SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Dayton

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University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
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Johnstown, PA

University of Pittsburgh Johnstown

Public 4 Year

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#6 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,043enrollment
  • $17,545net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1200SAT range
  • 19-28ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

47 miles from Dayton

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University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
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Pittsburgh, PA

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#24 Best Public Universities in America

  • 33,767enrollment
  • $24,286net price
  • 49%acceptance rate
  • 1280-1470SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
  • 3.79Estimated Avg GPA

48 miles from Dayton

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Westmoreland County Community College
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Youngwood, PA
 

Westmoreland County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 4,171enrollment
  • $6,243net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Dayton

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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
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Johnstown, PA
 

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,270enrollment
  • $6,548net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Dayton

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Duquesne University
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Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 8,107enrollment
  • $33,919net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1330SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.8Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

50 miles from Dayton

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Vet Tech Institute
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Pittsburgh, PA
 

Vet Tech Institute

Private 2 Year

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  • 215enrollment
  • $13,679net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

50 miles from Dayton

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Penn State Altoona
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Altoona, PA
 

Penn State Altoona

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,577enrollment
  • $20,621net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.4Estimated Avg GPA

50 miles from Dayton

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Triangle Tech Inc Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh, PA
 

Triangle Tech Inc Pittsburgh

Private 2 Year

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  • 105enrollment
  • $22,533net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Butler County Community College and is 35.2 miles from Dayton. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Butler County Community College are $5,460 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Butler 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.