Top Westmoreland County Community Colleges
- For the 2020 school year, there are 4 top community colleges in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, serving 6,211 students.
- The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77% (view national acceptance rates).
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 26:1.
Top Westmoreland County Community Colleges (2020)
- College Location Students
- Career Training Academy-Lower BurrellPrivate, for profit179 Hillcrest Shopping Center
Lower Burrell, PA 15068
(724)337-1000 120 students - 130 7th St
Monessen, PA 15062
(724)684-3684 267 students - Triangle Tech Inc-GreensburgPrivate, for profit222 E Pittsburgh St Ste A
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724)832-1050 186 students - 145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697
(724)925-4000 5,638 students
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