On the Eastern part of the Keystone State, there are numerous colleges & universities. That being said, a good number of them are in the Greater Philadelphia Metro area. Philadelphia and its surrounding counties are home to numerous public, liberal arts, technical, community college, and Christian focused schools. There are also schools that will meet full financial need in the area. But what about the rest of the Eastern part of the state? Outside of the greater Philadelphia area, there are no shortage of private liberal arts schools in Eastern PA.
What should be noted here is that each school has a breakdown similar to other schools I’ve featured. Admission rate, cost, student-to-faculty ratios are included. That said, I cannot stress enough how important it is to find the right-fit school. Socially, geographically, financially, academically. Each factor matters, and some matter more to students than others. But the success of any student is dependent on these factors. My hope is that this list of private liberal arts schools in Eastern PA gives you a sneak preview of what schools are out there for your child.
Albright College
Location: Reading, PA (Berks County)
Admission Rate %: 82%
Campus Size: 1540
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Cost of Attendance: $41,730
Average % of Need Met: 89%
Forms Needed: FAFSA
Alvernia University
Location: Reading, PA (Berks County)
Admission Rate %: 70%
Campus Size: 2050
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Cost of Attendance: $58,980
Average % of Need Met: 68%
Forms Needed: FAFSA
Cedar Crest College
Location: Allentown, PA (Lehigh County)
Admission Rate %: 69%
Campus Size: 1050
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 8:1
Cost of Attendance: $56,365
Average % of Need Met: 80%
Forms Needed: FAFSA
DeSales University
Location: Center Valley, PA (Lehigh County)
Admission Rate %: 78%
Campus Size: 2300
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14:1
Cost of Attendance: $63,412
Average % of Need Met: 74%
Forms Needed: FAFSA
Keystone College
Location: La Plume, PA (Lackawanna County)
Admission Rate %: 79%
Campus Size: 1325
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Cost of Attendance: $31,150
Average % of Need Met: unknown
Forms Needed: FAFSA
King’s College
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA (Luzerne County)
Admission Rate %: 96%
Campus Size: 1830
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Cost of Attendance: $56,278
Average % of Need Met: 81%
Forms Needed: FAFSA
Lackawanna College
Location: Scranton, PA (Lackawanna County)
Admission Rate %: 33%
Campus Size: 1860
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Cost of Attendance: $31,252
Average % of Need Met: 22%
Forms Needed: FAFSA
Marywood University
Location: Scranton, PA (Lackawanna County)
Admission Rate %: 82%
Campus Size: 1800
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Cost of Attendance: $56,670
Average % of Need Met: 87%
Forms Needed: FAFSA
Misericordia University
Location: Dallas, PA (Luzerne County)
Admission Rate %: 83%
Campus Size: 1850
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Cost of Attendance: $51,492
Average % of Need Met: 86%
Forms Needed: FAFSA
Moravian University
Location: Bethlehem, PA (Northampton County)
Admission Rate %: 78%
Campus Size: 1930
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 12:1
Cost of Attendance: $69,334
Average % of Need Met: 81%
Forms Needed: FAFSA
Muhlenberg College
Location: Allentown, PA (Lehigh County)
Admission Rate %: 68%
Campus Size: 2075
Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 9:1
Cost of Attendance: $72,405
Average % of Need Met: 88%
Forms Needed: FAFSA
