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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 169–192 of 299 schools

MCT
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
285
Retention
64%
Programs
6
CampusHybrid
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/TechnicianTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorMedical/Clinical Assistant +3
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PI
Private for-profit

PITC Institute

Wyncote, PA

Admission
Open
Students
282
Retention
62%
Programs
1
Campus
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other
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LCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
279
Retention
81%
Programs
8
Campus
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingWelding TechnologyVeterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant +5
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PCB
Private for-profit
Students
265
Retention
83%
Programs
11
Awards 2024-25
311
Campus
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingCosmetology +8
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SHS
Private for-profit
Students
260
Retention
78%
Programs
9
Awards 2024-25
103
CampusHybrid
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianMedical Insurance Coding Specialist/CoderMedical/Clinical Assistant +6
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BCA
Private for-profit

Bella Capelli Academy

Monroeville, PA

Admission
Open
Students
259
Retention
89%
Programs
1
Campus
Cosmetology
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BAC
Private nonprofit
Students
255
Retention
73%
Programs
16
Awards 2024-25
68
CampusOnlineHybrid
BiologyBusiness Administration and ManagementSocial Sciences, General +13
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ULS
Private nonprofit

United Lutheran Seminary

Gettysburg, PA

Students
254
Programs
6
Awards 2024-25
42
CampusHybrid
Divinity/MinistryTheology and Religious Vocations, OtherTheology +3
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JMA
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
244
Retention
95%
Programs
3
Campus
CosmetologyAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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EIT
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
221
Retention
80%
Programs
4
Campus
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianAllied Health and Medical Assisting Services, OtherElectrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician +1
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GAC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
220
Retention
73%
Programs
23
Campus
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingDental Assisting/AssistantElectrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other +20
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PTS
Private nonprofit
Students
202
Programs
2
Awards 2024-25
71
CampusHybrid
Theological and Ministerial Studies, OtherDivinity/Ministry
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MBA
Private for-profit

Metro Beauty Academy

Allentown, PA

Admission
Open
Students
197
Retention
95%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistCosmetologyNail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist +1
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EBS
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
188
Retention
70%
Programs
2
Campus
CosmetologyCosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
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SHB
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
183
Retention
97%
Programs
4
Campus
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristCosmetology +1
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VTI
Private for-profit

Vet Tech Institute

Pittsburgh, PA

Students
183
Retention
80%
Programs
1
Awards 2024-25
116
Campus
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
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DEC
Private for-profit
Admission
Open
Students
178
Retention
83%
Programs
7
CampusHybrid
Make-Up Artist/SpecialistTruck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and InstructorAesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist +4
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