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State College Colleges and Schools

Colleges in State College, Pennsylvania

There are at least 3 colleges in State College, listed and described below. These schools represent 43,913 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 45,095 full-time students, and a reported 14,539 dorm rooms.

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

  • State College is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in State College.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in State College.

Featured Colleges in State College (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Empire Beauty Schools
State College, Pennsylvania

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Colleges in State College with Selective Admissions

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

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
201 Old Main
University Park, Pennsylvania 16802-1589

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, information science, finance, Spanish language, mechanical engineering, journalism, registered nursing, advertising.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 43,252 students, 44,281 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 14,539 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-630. Math: 560-670.
  • 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. Member of a national athletic association.

South Hills School of Business & Technology
480 Waupelani Dr
State College, Pennsylvania 16801-4516

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: computer science, marketing, medical secretary, sonography and ultrasound tech, accounting, industrial tech, legal secretary, medical records tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 661 students, 814 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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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
Huntingdon Colleges26,9181,5541,208
Lewistown Colleges18,99844 

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