The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is approximately 74% per year (2025).
The most selective college in Pennsylvania is currently Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, with an acceptance rate of 15%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 15%
88%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 64%
Most Selective Community Colleges in Pennsylvania (2025)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 15%
525 Pine St
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 504-7000
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 504-7000
Rank: #22.
Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 25%
450 Washington St
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-5035
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-5035
Rank: #33.
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 29%
1025 Old Wyomissing Road
Reading, PA 19611
(484) 628-0100
Reading, PA 19611
(484) 628-0100
Rank: #44.
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 44%
5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 623-2950
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 623-2950
Rank: #55.
Williamson College of the Trades
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 46%
106 South New Middletown Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-1776
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-1776
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 47%
504 East Main Street
Titusville, PA 16354
(888) 878-0462
Titusville, PA 16354
(888) 878-0462
Rank: #77.
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 49%
850 Greenfield Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 622-5443
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 622-5443
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 50%
3001 Grant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 676-7700
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 676-7700
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bucks County School of Beauty Culture Inc
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 50%
1761 Bustleton Pike
Feasterville, PA 19053
(215) 322-0667
Feasterville, PA 19053
(215) 322-0667
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 51%
204 N Prince St
Lancaster, PA 17608
(800) 689-0379
Lancaster, PA 17608
(800) 689-0379
Rank: #1111.
DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 53%
1086 Franklin St
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 534-5844
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 534-5844
Rank: #1212.
Citizens School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 56%
539 Pittsburg Mills Circle
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 337-5090
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 337-5090
Rank: #1313.
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc![Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc Photo - It's commencement day!]( "Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc Photo - It's commencement day!")
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 63%
5808 Baum Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-8500
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-8500
Rank: #1414.
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 64%
221 Seventh Street, Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 784-4980
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 784-4980
Rank: #1515.
DeVry University-Pennsylvania
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 67%
1015 Virginia Dr., Ste. 110
Ft. Washington, PA 19034
(215) 591-5700
Ft. Washington, PA 19034
(215) 591-5700
Rank: #1616.
Orleans Technical College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 68%
2770 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 728-4700
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 728-4700
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital School Of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 72%
400 Highland Avenue
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-7930
Lewistown, PA 17044
(717) 242-7930
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
One College Ave
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3761
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3761
Rank: #1919.
Rosedale Technical College![Rosedale Technical College Photo - The Ben Wilke Training Center which houses the Diesel, Truck Driving and Welding labs.]( "Rosedale Technical College Photo - The Ben Wilke Training Center which houses the Diesel, Truck Driving and Welding labs.")
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 73%
215 Beecham Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 521-6200
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 521-6200
Rank: #2020.
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 74%
4900 Friendship Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 578-5535
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 578-5535
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 75%
5800 Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 487-4344
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 487-4344
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Institute of Medical Careers
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 75%
133 Jefferson Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(855) 773-0758
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(855) 773-0758
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Fortis Institute-Scranton
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 75%
517 Ash Street
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 558-1818
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 558-1818
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
1 College Place
DuBois, PA 15801
(814) 375-4700
DuBois, PA 15801
(814) 375-4700
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
2201 University Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
(724) 430-4100
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
(724) 430-4100
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
1 Campus Drive
Mont Alto, PA 17237
(717) 749-6000
Mont Alto, PA 17237
(717) 749-6000
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
147 Shenango Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-2803
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-2803
Rank: #24 - 2824. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
1031 Edgecomb Avenue
York, PA 17403
(717) 771-4000
York, PA 17403
(717) 771-4000
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School![Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School Photo]( "Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School Photo")
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 78%
242 Oak Spring Road
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5330
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5330
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
540 N Harrison Rd
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
(814) 359-2793
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
(814) 359-2793
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Keystone College![Keystone College Photo]( "Keystone College Photo")
Public
Acceptance Rate: 79%
One College Green
La Plume, PA 18440
(570) 945-8000
La Plume, PA 18440
(570) 945-8000
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Walnut Hill College![Walnut Hill College Photo - Main Campus-4207 WalnutSt]( "Walnut Hill College Photo - Main Campus-4207 WalnutSt")
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 79%
4207 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-4200
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-4200
Rank: #3333.
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 81%
1401 Blvd of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 232-8171
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 232-8171
Rank: #3434.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
275 Swamp Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-8000
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-8000
Rank: #3535.
Bradford School (Pittsburgh)
Private, for profit
Acceptance Rate: 88%
125 West Station Square Drive, Suite 129
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 391-6710
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 391-6710
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pennsylvania average community college acceptance rate?
The Pennsylvania average community college acceptance rate is 74% for 2025.
What are the most selective community college in Pennsylvania?
The most selective community college in Pennsylvania include Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing and Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences.
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