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Colleges and universities in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 299 colleges and universities in our directory (84 public, 123 private nonprofit, 92 for-profit). Together they enroll about 655,441 students. 113 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Philadelphia (31), Pittsburgh (23), Lancaster (9), Scranton (8), Bethlehem (7), Erie (7), Reading (7), York (7), Allentown (6), Altoona (5), Johnstown (5), Harrisburg (4)

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Showing 145–168 of 299 schools

RTC
Private nonprofit
Students
475
Retention
82%
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
284
Campus
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAutomobileElectrician +6
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PCI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
468
Retention
94%
Programs
2
CampusHybrid
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherMedical/Clinical Assistant
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GC
Private nonprofit

Gratz College

Jenkintown, PA

Students
449
Programs
15
Awards 2024-25
157
CampusOnlineHybrid
Jewish/Judaic StudiesEducation, GeneralHolocaust and Related Studies +12
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PCA
Private nonprofit
Students
414
Retention
85%
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
45
CampusOnlineHybrid
IllustrationGraphic DesignGame and Interactive Media Design +6
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ACS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
410
Retention
70%
Programs
4
Campus
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianMedical/Clinical Assistant +1
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FI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
372
Retention
59%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Medical/Clinical AssistantTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training +3
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ATC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
366
Retention
67%
Programs
3
Campus
AutomobileDiesel Mechanics Technology/TechnicianAutobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
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OTC
Private nonprofit

Orleans Technical College

Philadelphia, PA

Students
340
Retention
81%
Programs
8
Awards 2024-25
250
Campus
ElectricianHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/TechnicianCarpentry +5
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GLI
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
335
Retention
74%
Programs
9
CampusHybrid
CosmetologyMedical/Clinical AssistantVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant +6
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SLH
Private nonprofit
Students
329
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
176
Campus
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
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WCT
Private nonprofit
Students
322
Retention
81%
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
97
Campus
Power Plant Technology/TechnicianMasonElectrician +3
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CCI
Private for-profit

CDE Career Institute

Tannersville, PA

Admission
Open
Students
311
Retention
73%
Programs
2
CampusOnlineHybrid
Health and Medical Administrative Services, OtherGeneral Office Occupations and Clerical Services
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ATC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
302
Retention
69%
Programs
4
Campus
AutomobileAutobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianDiesel Mechanics Technology/Technician +1
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