Rosedale Technical College Photo - The Ben Wilke Training Center which houses the Diesel, Truck Driving and Welding labs.

Best Pittsburgh Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 community colleges serving 21,035 students in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The top ranked community colleges in Pittsburgh, PA include Institute of Medical Careers, Pennsylvania Gunsmith School and Rosedale Technical College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Pittsburgh is 72% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Pittsburgh community colleges have a diversity score of 0.42, 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 Pittsburgh, PA Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Institute of Medical Careers
Private for-profit
133 Jefferson Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(855) 773-0758
| 676 students
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
Private for-profit
812 Ohio River Blvd
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.
Private not-for-profit
215 Beecham Drive
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
| 114 students
UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing
Private not-for-profit
5230 Centre Ave
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
| 117 students
Bidwell Training Center Inc
Private not-for-profit
1815 Metropolitan St
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
| 413 students
800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412) 323-2323
| 17,447 students
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc Photo - It's commencement day!
Private not-for-profit
5808 Baum Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 362-8500
| 417 students
Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
Private for-profit
1940 Perrysville Avenue
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
| 148 students
Vet Tech Institute
Public
125 Seventh St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 391-7021
| 345 students
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Community Colleges in Pittsburgh, PA (Closed)

School
Location
Students
235 4th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 535-0560
| 78 students
420 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 291-6200
| 1,280 students
555 Grant St
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 391-4197
| 30 students
5460 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 446-2900
| 179 students
717 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 566-2433
| 48 students
421 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-2600
| 217 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Pittsburgh, PA?
There are 13 community colleges serving 21,035 students in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is community college acceptance rate in Pittsburgh, PA?
The average community college acceptance rate in Pittsburgh is 72% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Pittsburgh, PA?
Community colleges in Pittsburgh have a diversity score of 0.42, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Pittsburgh, PA?
Community colleges in Pittsburgh, PA have approximately 42% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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