Hazleton Colleges

Hazleton Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Hazleton

There are at least 3 colleges in Hazleton, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 1,137 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 1,104 full-time students, and a reported 456 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Hazleton; see particularly Pottsville, Wilkes Barre, and Nanticoke colleges.

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

Housing and buildings in Hazleton tend to be older than other areas.

Hazleton Open Admission Colleges

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

Academy of Hair Design
1057a North Church Street
Hazelton, Pennsylvania 18201--181

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 27 students, 27 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Placement assistance.

Hazleton Area Career Center
1451 W 23rd Street
Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18202

Programs: licensed practical nurse.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 44 students, 44 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Penn State Hazleton
76 University Drive
Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18201-1291

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, information science, mechanical engineering tech, liberal arts and sciences, physical therapist assistant, electronics tech, medical lab tech, manufacturing engineering.
Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 1,066 students, 1,033 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 456 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-540. Math: 440-570.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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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/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Frackville Colleges	1	4,361	283
Kingston Colleges	1	13,855	59
Nanticoke Colleges	1	10,955	6,144
Pottsville Colleges	3	15,549	108
Schuylkill Haven Colleges	1	5,548	940	260
Wilkes Barre Colleges	2	43,123	4,616	974

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