For the 2025 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 988 students in Fayette County County, Pennsylvania.
The top ranked community college in Fayette County, PA is Laurel Business Institute.
The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 74% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 9:1.
Top Ranked Fayette County Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
2201 University Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
(724) 430-4100
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
(724) 430-4100
| 468 students
Community Colleges in Fayette County, PA (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Mount Braddock Road
Mount Braddock, PA 15465
(724) 437-4600
Mount Braddock, PA 15465
(724) 437-4600
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Fayette County, PA?
There are 2 community colleges serving 988 students in Fayette County, PA.
What is community college acceptance rate in Fayette County, PA?
The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 74% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Fayette County, PA?
Community colleges in Fayette County, PA have approximately 19% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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