Colleges in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County is a county in Pennsylvania. According to Census data, the population is 1,703,266 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, thirty-two colleges are active for serving college programs in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. In addition, there are 32 colleges located within 15 miles from Allegheny County.
By school type, there are three public and twenty-nine private schools. By school level, there are eleven 4-years (or high) schools, twelve 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and nine less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
Thirty schools offer undergraduate programs and ten schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania is $22,819 for Pennsylvania residents and $24,668 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 77.99% and the average SAT score is 1,239. A total of 91,977 students enrolled in schools in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, of which 8,450 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
The following table lists 32 colleges located in Allegheny County and 1 schools near Allegheny County, Pennsylvania ordered by distance from Allegheny County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Allegheny County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPMC Mercy School of Nursing Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 0.61 miles | $16,190 | 308 | 33% | 11 to 1 | - | 87.9% | - |
| Carlow University Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 0.67 miles | $35,874 | 2,416 | 60% | 12 to 1 | $24,816 | 87.0% | 1,080 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 0.93 miles | $48,986 | 8,234 | 77% | 12 to 1 | $27,612 | 83.6% | 1,260 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Public, 4 years four-years | 1.25 miles | $41,430 | 35,724 | 85% | 13 to 1 | $46,786 | 58.1% | 1,360 |
| Vet Tech Institute Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.30 miles | $17,320 | 183 | 74% | 15 to 1 | - | 77.6% | - |
| Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 1.36 miles | $39,570 | 3,448 | 59% | 12 to 1 | $16,704 | 96.9% | - |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 1.82 miles | $65,636 | 15,888 | 94% | 5 to 1 | $50,975 | 11.7% | 1,540 |
| UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.20 miles | $16,190 | 715 | 75% | 8 to 1 | - | 78.0% | - |
| Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.26 miles | $13,410 | 164 | 67% | 14 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA Public, 2-4 years valid | 2.36 miles | $12,583 | 10,609 | 24% | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.47 miles | $18,463 | 18 | 55% | 6 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 2.71 miles | $45,001 | 2,309 | 63% | 10 to 1 | $24,396 | 62.0% | 1,180 |
| Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.76 miles | $26,285 | 374 | 89% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Fountain of Youth Academy of Cosmetology Pittsburgh, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.86 miles | $9,760 | 45 | 25% | 7 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Barber School of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 3.16 miles | $18,600 | 86 | 65% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 3.46 miles | - | 202 | - | - | $12,990 | - | - |
| Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 3.74 miles | $13,050 | 24 | - | - | $13,600 | - | - |
| South Hills Beauty Academy Pittsburgh, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.89 miles | $5,775 | 183 | 94% | 8 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-North Hills Pittsburgh, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.75 miles | $17,000 | 83 | 47% | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| All-State Career School-Pittsburgh West Mifflin, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 5.98 miles | $12,317 | 410 | 75% | 19 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania Gunsmith School Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 6.27 miles | $34,944 | 64 | 88% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Heritage Valley Health System School of Nursing McKees Rocks, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.46 miles | $22,800 | 71 | 45% | 8 to 1 | - | 82.1% | - |
| Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics West Mifflin, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 6.67 miles | $18,730 | 663 | 76% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-West Mifflin West Mifflin, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 6.75 miles | $17,000 | 82 | 52% | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Rosedale Technical College Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 6.78 miles | $17,402 | 475 | 81% | 15 to 1 | - | 75.0% | - |
| UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 6.96 miles | $16,190 | 97 | 17% | 8 to 1 | - | 80.8% | - |
| Institute of Medical Careers Pittsburgh, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 8.21 miles | $23,100 | 845 | 76% | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 9.15 miles | $34,052 | 2,153 | 57% | 11 to 1 | $17,628 | 75.8% | 1,090 |
| Empire Beauty School-Monroeville Monroeville, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 10.06 miles | $17,000 | 84 | 71% | 17 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny McKeesport, PA Public, 4 years four-years | 10.18 miles | $24,134 | 352 | 19% | 9 to 1 | $31,220 | 96.5% | 1,160 |
| Bella Capelli Academy Monroeville, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 10.26 miles | $17,756 | 259 | 76% | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Citizens School of Nursing Tarentum, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 13.13 miles | $30,840 | 152 | 60% | 10 to 1 | - | 83.3% | - |
| Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 13.53 miles | $35,770 | 5,275 | 66% | 14 to 1 | $20,140 | 89.9% | - |
| Average | - | $24,668 | 91,977 | 63% | 13 to 1 | $26,079 | 78.0% | 1,239 |