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Allentown Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Allentown

There are at least 6 colleges in Allentown, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 7,835 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,278 full-time students, and a reported 3,615 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Allentown; see particularly Bethlehem, and Kutztown colleges.

The largest schools here include DeSales University and Muhlenberg College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Pennsylvania Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Allentown.

Allentown Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Pennsylvania School of Business
406 W Hamilton St
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101-1604

  • Programs: computer and info science, data processing tech, medical office management, business management, administrative assistant, management information systems.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 401 students, 251 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

The Vision Academy
1921 Union Blvd
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109-1629

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 115 students, 104 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Welder Training and Testing Institute
729 E Highland St
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109-3253

  • Programs: welding.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 76 students, 61 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Cedar Crest College
100 College Drive
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104-6196

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, psychology, education courses, business management, teacher ed, chemistry, social work, genetics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,888 students, 1,341 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 562 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-580. Math: 480-580. Writing: 470-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034-9568

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, criminal justice and safety, elementary school teaching, marketing, drama, physician assistant, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,898 students, 2,175 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 963 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-590. Math: 490-600. Writing: 470-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, communication studies, English, biology, drama, political science, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 2,457 students, 2,346 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,090 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 550-650. Math: 560-660. Writing: 560-660.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Bethlehem Colleges671,32917,0732,536
Easton Colleges126,2632,4032,118
Kutztown Colleges15,06710,2954,282

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