The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is approximately 75% per year (2026).
The most selective college in Pennsylvania is currently Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, with an acceptance rate of 15%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 15%
89%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 63%
Most Selective Community Colleges in Pennsylvania (2026)
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.
Central Penn College
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 18%
600 Valley Road
Summerdale, PA 17093
(800) 759-2727
Summerdale, PA 17093
(800) 759-2727
Rank: #33.
Williamson College of the Trades
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 22%
106 South New Middletown Road
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-1776
Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-1776
Rank: #44.
Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 25%
700 Schuylkill Manor Road
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-5035
Pottsville, PA 17901
(570) 621-5035
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 30%
1086 Franklin St
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 534-5844
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 534-5844
Rank: #77.
Saint Joseph's University -Lancaster
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 41%
850 Greenfield Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 622-5443
Lancaster, PA 17601
(800) 622-5443
Rank: #88.
Walnut Hill College ![Walnut Hill College Photo - Main Campus-4207 WalnutSt]( "Walnut Hill College Photo - Main Campus-4207 WalnutSt")
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 43%
4207 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-4200
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-4200
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 47%
504 East Main Street
Titusville, PA 16354
(888) 878-0462
Titusville, PA 16354
(888) 878-0462
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
ASPIRA City College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 50%
4322 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-2300
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-2300
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
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: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
1761 Bustleton Pike
Feasterville, PA 19053
(215) 322-0667
Feasterville, PA 19053
(215) 322-0667
Rank: #1313.
Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School ![Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School Photo]( "Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School Photo")
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 56%
242 Oak Spring Road
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5330
Washington, PA 15301
(724) 222-5330
Rank: #1414.
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: #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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Acceptance Rate: 72%
One College Ave
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3761
Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 326-3761
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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: 75%
215 Beecham Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 521-6200
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 521-6200
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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: #2222.
Laurel Business Institute
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 77%
11 East Penn St
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-4900
Uniontown, PA 15401
(724) 439-4900
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Vet Tech Institute
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 78%
125 Seventh St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 391-7021
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 391-7021
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 78%
5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 623-2950
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 623-2950
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
Orleans Technical College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 80%
2770 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 728-4700
Philadelphia, PA 19114
(215) 728-4700
Rank: #2727.
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 81%
221 Seventh Street, Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 784-4980
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 784-4980
Rank: #2828.
Mount Aloysius College
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 82%
7373 Admiral Peary Hwy
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-4131
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-4131
Rank: #2929.
Citizens School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 83%
539 Pittsburgh Mills Circle
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 337-5090
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 337-5090
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
275 Swamp Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-8000
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-8000
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Laurel Technical Institute
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 85%
2370 Broadway Avenue
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 983-0700
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 983-0700
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 88%
1401 Blvd of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 232-8171
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 232-8171
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Bidwell Training Center Inc
Public
Acceptance Rate: 89%
1815 Metropolitan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 323-4000
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 323-4000
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
750 E King St
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 299-7731
Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 299-7731
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pennsylvania average community college acceptance rate?
The Pennsylvania average community college acceptance rate is 75% for 2026.
What are the most selective community college in Pennsylvania?
The most selective community college in Pennsylvania include Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Central Penn College and Williamson College of the Trades.
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