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New Kensington Colleges

New Kensington Colleges and Schools

Colleges in New Kensington

There are at least 3 colleges in New Kensington, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 1,137 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 975 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than New Kensington; see particularly Pittsburgh 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.

New Kensington Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Career Training Academy
950 5th Ave
New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068-6308

  • Programs: medical assistant, allied health and medical assisting, massage therapy, dental assistant, medical secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 78 students, 78 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Citizens School of Nursing
651 Fourth Avenue
New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 147 students, 147 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Penn State New Kensington
3550 7th Street Road Rte 780
Upper Burrell, Pennsylvania 15068-1765

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, information science, radiation therapist, communication studies, electrical engineering, biomedical tech, mechanical engineering tech, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 912 students, 750 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-530. Math: 440-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Kittanning Colleges24,787136 
Lower Burrell Colleges212,608121 
Mckeesport Colleges124,040783213
Monroeville Colleges129,34947 
Pittsburgh Colleges38334,56375,98216,131
West Mifflin Colleges222,464289 

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