Higher Education in Northeastern Pennsylvania

Higher Education in Northeastern Pennsylvania

Many colleges and universities in Northeastern Pennsylvania offer opportunities for high school students to earn college credit at a discounted rate.  Students must meet demanding academic requirements and demonstrate a genuine interest and aptitude for these programs.   

Learn more about Pre-College Programs for high school students:

Lackawanna County
(1)  The University of Scranton - High School Scholars Program
       (tuition= $175/credit...over 80% less than the regular tuition rate!)
       http://web2.scranton.edu/summer/hs-scholars.shtml

(2)  Marywood University - Momentum Program & Pathways program
      1-86-MARYWOOD or 1-570-340-6063

(3)  Lackawanna College

(4)  Keystone College
      Early Admission upon completion of junior year of high school
      Requirements:  high ranking in class, favorable recommendations, and
      a minimum 950 (critical reading and math) on the SATs
      **summer only**

(5)  Penn State Worthington Scranton
      Dual Enrollment Program - see your counselor for more information
      http://www.sn.psu.edu/admissions/dual_enrollment.htm

(6)  Johnson College

Luzerne County
(7)  King's College - College Discovery Program
      (Earn 3 college credits for $150)
      http://www.kings.edu/Academics/youngscholars.htm
      http://www.kings.edu/Academics/precollegefaq.htm

(8)  Wilkes University - Wilkes Young Scholars Program
      (Cost is $210 for a three-credit course vs. ~$660/course)
      http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/185.asp

(9)  Misericordia University - Early Admission Program
      http://www.misericordia.edu/catalog/2007_2008Catalog.pdf

(10)  Luzerne County Community College - Young Scholar Program
      Dual Enrollment/Early College Program for high school juniors and
      seniors

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