Allentown Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Allentown Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Allentown, Pennsylvania

There are at least 8 colleges in Allentown, listed and described below. These schools represent 7,434 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,124 full-time students, and a reported 3,666 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.

Featured Colleges in Allentown (QuickSchools™)

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Strayer University
Center Valley, Pennsylvania

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master

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Lincoln Technical Institute
Allentown, Pennsylvania

Offers career training in several fields. Located at 21 campus locations nationwide

Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Engineering, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Production Trades, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

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Allentown Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

Programs: cosmetology.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 115 students, 106 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.
Student Body: 76 students, 61 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges in Allentown with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, psychology, business management, education courses, social work, biology, teacher ed, genetics.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 1,888 students, 1,592 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 548 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-590. 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, physician assistant, marketing, elementary school teaching, education courses, accounting.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 2,898 students, 2,623 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,089 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-600. Math: 490-600. Writing: 480-590.
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, communication studies, psychology, drama, English, biology, political science, history.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
Student Body: 2,457 students, 2,742 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,029 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 560-660. 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/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Bethlehem Colleges	7	71,329	17,073	3,888
Easton Colleges	1	26,263	2,403	2,118
Kutztown Colleges	1	5,067	10,295	4,751

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