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Harrisburg Colleges

Harrisburg Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Harrisburg

There are at least 4 colleges in Harrisburg, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,416 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,613 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Harrisburg; see particularly York colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Harrisburg.

Harrisburg Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Empire Beauty School - Harrisburg
3941 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17109

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, technical teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 153 students, 131 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg
One Hacc Dr
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-2999

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, general studies, criminal justice and administration, business and related services, elementary school teaching, licensed practical nurse, social services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,505 students, 5,835 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Academy of Medical Arts and Business
2301 Academy Dr
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17112-1012

  • Programs: medical assistant, massage therapy, legal assistant, dental assistant, chef training, child care provider, medical office management, webmastering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 195 students, 195 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Widener University - Harrisburg Campus
3800 Vartan Way
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110-9450

  • Programs: law, nurse practitioner.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 563 students, 452 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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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
Carlisle Colleges217,9702,9441,969
Elizabethtown Colleges111,8872,2061,492
Mechanicsburg Colleges19,042  
Middletown Colleges29,2423,768291
York Colleges1040,8628,6271,872

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