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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 4,818 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,044 full-time students, and a reported 2,529 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Allentown; see particularly Bethlehem, and Kutztown 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 2005 information.

Allentown School of Cosmetology
1921 Union Blvd
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109-1629

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 100 students, 65 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Harrison Career Institute - Allentown
2102 Union Blvd
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18109

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical office assistant, surgical tech, cardiovascular tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 232 students, 198 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: data processing tech, computer and info science, administrative assistant, management information systems.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 77 students, 77 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: 41 students, 34 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, psychology, business management, accounting, English, genetics, information science, teacher ed.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,911 students, 1,328 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 561 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-600. Math: 460-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Member of a national athletic association.

Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown, Pennsylvania 18104

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, communication studies, psychology, political science, accounting, English, drama, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 2,457 students, 2,342 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,968 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 560-660. Math: 570-670.
  • Flexibility: 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Bethlehem Colleges471,32915,9293,814
Easton Colleges126,2632,3462,027
Kutztown Colleges15,0679,8644,250
Whitehall Colleges114,444193 

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