Nanticoke is a city in Pennsylvania and it is the county seat of Luzerne county. Its population is 10,312. There are 8 colleges near Nanticoke, Pennsylvania - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 7 colleges are in 30 miles from Nanticoke. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 2 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 17,374 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $21,851 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 94.04% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,170.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luzerne County Community College In Nanticoke |
Public 2-4 years |
$16,260 ($11,430) | Not Offered | 4,460 | 15 to 1 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre 7.3 miles from Nanticoke |
Public four-years |
$24,006 ($14,280) | Not Offered | 315 | 10 to 1 |
| Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing 10.8 miles from Nanticoke |
Public less than 2-years |
$24,150 | Not Offered | 85 | 11 to 1 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton 15.1 miles from Nanticoke |
Public four-years |
$25,392 ($15,208) | Not Offered | 502 | 12 to 1 |
| Hazleton Area Career Center 15.8 miles from Nanticoke |
Public less than 2-years |
$17,590 | Not Offered | 7 | 7 to 1 |
| Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County 25.1 miles from Nanticoke |
Public less than 2-years |
$19,150 | Not Offered | 113 | 10 to 1 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton 25.7 miles from Nanticoke |
Public four-years |
$25,392 ($15,208) | $32,774 ($25,234) | 800 | 11 to 1 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania 26.9 miles from Nanticoke |
Public four-years |
$22,870 ($11,046) | $17,000 ($12,140) | 11,092 | 19 to 1 |
