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Colleges in State College

There are at least 2 colleges in State College, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 43,913 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 42,434 full-time students, and a reported 13,399 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than State College; see particularly Huntingdon 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

  • 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.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, information science, mechanical engineering, finance, accounting, journalism, elementary school teaching, marketing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 43,252 students, 41,817 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 13,399 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-620. Math: 560-660.
  • 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 and Technology
480 Waupelani Dr
State College, Pennsylvania 16801-4516

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: computer science, marketing, sonography and ultrasound tech, accounting, medical secretary, industrial tech, legal secretary, administrative assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 661 students, 617 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 Colleges26,9181,5541,185
Lewistown Colleges18,99844 

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