Colleges Near West Hazleton

Colleges and universities near me in the West Hazleton, Pennsylvania area

There are 39 colleges within 50 miles of West Hazleton enrolling a total of 100,207 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,594, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from West Hazleton. The nearest college is Penn State Hazleton in Hazleton at a distance of 1.4 miles from West Hazleton. Driving time to these schools from West Hazleton 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 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 West Hazleton.
West Hazleton, PA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Bucknell University
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Lewisburg, PA

Bucknell University

Private 4 Year

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#9 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 3,787enrollment
  • $39,965net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1470SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

46 miles from West Hazleton

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Lafayette College
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Easton, PA

Lafayette College

Private 4 Year

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#7 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,729enrollment
  • $37,186net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

46 miles from West Hazleton

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Susquehanna University
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Selinsgrove, PA

Susquehanna University

Private 4 Year

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#27 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 2,231enrollment
  • $28,605net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1280SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.67Avg GPA

47 miles from West Hazleton

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Luzerne County Community College and is 15.5 miles from West Hazleton. 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.