Cresson is a city in Pennsylvania and it is the county seat of Cambria county. Its population is 10,078. There are 12 colleges near Cresson, Pennsylvania - 5 public and 7 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 11 colleges are in 30 miles from Cresson. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 13,349 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $22,694 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 76.42% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,112.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Aloysius College In Cresson |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$28,545 | $17,809 | 2,955 | 11 to 1 |
| Saint Francis University 4.1 miles from Cresson |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$26,388 | $21,940 | 2,963 | 16 to 1 |
| The Salon Professional Academy-Altoona 9.6 miles from Cresson |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,650 | Not Offered | 83 | 10 to 1 |
| YTI Career Institute-Altoona 9.9 miles from Cresson |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$34,964 | Not Offered | 32 | 10 to 1 |
| Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center 10.4 miles from Cresson |
Public less than 2-years |
$19,100 | Not Offered | 220 | 10 to 1 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona 10.8 miles from Cresson |
Public four-years |
$26,958 ($15,972) | Not Offered | 2,371 | 13 to 1 |
| Altoona Beauty School Inc 10.8 miles from Cresson |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$16,762 | Not Offered | 70 | 10 to 1 |
| Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center 18.4 miles from Cresson |
Public less than 2-years |
$22,500 | Not Offered | 105 | 16 to 1 |
| University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 18.8 miles from Cresson |
Public four-years |
$26,780 ($14,906) | Not Offered | 1,813 | 14 to 1 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College 19.1 miles from Cresson |
Public 2-4 years |
$13,350 ($9,540) | Not Offered | 2,501 | 16 to 1 |
| DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center 20.6 miles from Cresson |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$32,613 | Not Offered | 90 | 7 to 1 |
| Commonwealth Technical Institute 22.0 miles from Cresson |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$7,714 | Not Offered | 146 | 6 to 1 |
