For the 2025 school year, there are 15 community colleges serving 21,988 students in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania.
The top ranked community colleges in Allegheny County, PA include Institute of Medical Careers, Pennsylvania Gunsmith School and Rosedale Technical College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 70% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.
Top Ranked Allegheny County Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Institute of Medical Careers
Private for-profit
133 Jefferson Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(855) 773-0758
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(855) 773-0758
| 676 students
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
Private for-profit
812 Ohio River Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 766-1812
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 766-1812
| 61 students
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
215 Beecham Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 521-6200
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 521-6200
| 628 students
UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
221 Seventh Street, Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 784-4980
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 784-4980
| 114 students
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
5230 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 623-2950
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 623-2950
| 327 students
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
4900 Friendship Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 578-5535
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 578-5535
| 117 students
Bidwell Training Center Inc
Private not-for-profit
1815 Metropolitan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 323-4000
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 323-4000
| 164 students
Bradford School (Pittsburgh)
Private, for profit
125 West Station Square Drive, Suite 129
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 391-6710
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 391-6710
| 413 students
Citizens School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
539 Pittsburg Mills Circle
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 337-5090
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 337-5090
| 105 students
800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 323-2323
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 323-2323
| 17,447 students
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Private not-for-profit
5 Allegheny County Airport
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 346-2100
West Mifflin, PA 15122
(412) 346-2100
| 848 students
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
5808 Baum Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-8500
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-8500
| 417 students
Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
Private for-profit
1940 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 359-1000
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412) 359-1000
| 178 students
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
1401 Blvd of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 232-8171
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 232-8171
| 148 students
Community Colleges in Allegheny County, PA (Closed)
School
Location
Students
235 4th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 535-0560
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 535-0560
| 78 students
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
420 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 291-6200
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 291-6200
| 1,280 students
International Academy of Design and Technology (Pittsburgh) (Closed 2008)
Private, for profit
555 Grant St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 391-4197
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 391-4197
| 30 students
ITT Technical Institute-Pittsburgh (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
5460 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 446-2900
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 446-2900
| 179 students
ITT Technical Institute-Tarentum (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
100 Pittsburgh Mills Circle
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 274-1400
Tarentum, PA 15084
(724) 274-1400
| 204 students
Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts-Pittsburgh (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
717 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 566-2433
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 566-2433
| 48 students
Pittsburgh Career Institute (Closed 2024)
Private for-profit
421 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-2600
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-2600
| 217 students
Pittsburgh Technical College (Closed 2024)
Private not-for-profit
1111 McKee Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
(412) 809-5100
Oakdale, PA 15071
(412) 809-5100
| 1,424 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Allegheny County, PA?
There are 15 community colleges serving 21,988 students in Allegheny County, PA.
What is community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA?
The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 70% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Allegheny County, PA?
Community colleges in Allegheny County, PA have a diversity score of 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Allegheny County, PA?
Community colleges in Allegheny County, PA have approximately 42% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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