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Lancaster Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Lancaster

There are at least 10 colleges in Lancaster, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 9,610 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,107 full-time students, and a reported 2,093 dorm rooms.

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

The largest schools here include Harrisburg Area Community College - Lancaster and Franklin and Marshall College.

Of Note For College Students

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

Lancaster Open Admission Colleges

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

Consolidated School of Business
2124 Ambassador Cir
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: computer and media applications, medical secretary, business management, legal assistant, accounting, administrative assistant, medical office assistant, tourism and travel.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 140 students, 139 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Harrisburg Area Community College - Lancaster
1641 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602

  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 4,842 students, 2,801 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Franklin and Marshall College
College Ave
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17604-3003

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: political science, English, business management, interdisciplinary studies, biology, economics, sociology, finance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 2,025 students, 1,999 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,275 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 580-680. Math: 600-690.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Lancaster Bible College
901 Eden Rd
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17601

  • Programs: bible studies, theology and religious vocations, elementary school teaching, administrative assistant, school counseling, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, physical education teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,000 students, 753 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 409 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-570. Math: 420-550.
  • Flexibility: 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.

Lancaster General College of Nursing & Health Sciences
410 N Lime Street
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602

  • Programs: radiation therapist, nuclear medical tech, surgical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, cardiovascular tech, medical lab tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 299 students, 204 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 462-648. Math: 452-638.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Lancaster Institute for Health Education
410 North Lime St
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 127 students, 127 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Lancaster School of Cosmetology
50 Ranck Ave
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602

  • Programs: make-up artist, cosmetology, massage therapy, personal grooming, technical teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 130 students, 68 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Lancaster Theological Seminary
555 W James St
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-2897

  • Programs: ministry, theological and ministerial studies, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree. Other degree.
  • Student Body: 142 students, 123 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 69 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
204 N Prince St
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17608-0059

  • Programs: commercial art, fine arts, interior design, photography.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 231 students, 219 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
750 E King St
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: carpentry, electronics tech, graphic communications courses, architectural drafting, plumbing, HVAC, computer support, cabinetmaking.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 674 students, 674 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 340 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. 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
Columbia Colleges110,31145 
Elizabethtown Colleges111,8872,2061,492
Lebanon Colleges324,4611,198 
Millersville Colleges17,7747,9192,284
Myerstown Colleges13,17117042
York Colleges1040,8628,6271,872

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