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Virtual College and Career Fair

Virtual College and Career Fair

While we aren’t able to hold an in person college and career fair this year, we want to bring all the information right to you! Take a look at the links below to learn about colleges right in your own backyard. Click on the college you’re interested, explore their website, and check out the informational videos. When you’re done don’t forget to login to Xello and reflect on your experience.

Can’t find your school in the options listed below? Check out these websites for even more virtual tours:

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Interested in learning even more? Counselors and the Future Ready Center are available to meet with you in person or virtually to develop a postsecondary plan. Just click the link below and complete the short request form to schedule a meeting.

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Explore Colleges and Universities

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr College is a highly selective private women’s college located near Philadelphia.

Acceptance Rate: 34%
Graduation Rate: 83%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 87%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: Yes

Campus Tour

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Bryn Mawr College Data

Bucknell University

Bucknell University is a highly selective private liberal arts college located a few hours north of Lancaster.

Upcoming Open House Dates: November 19th
Acceptance Rate: 33%
Graduation Rate: 90%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 88%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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Bucknell University Data

Cabrini University

Cabrini University is a private Catholic liberal arts university located in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

Upcoming Open House Dates: November 12th
Acceptance Rate: 72%
Graduation Rate: 58%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 52%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Campus Tour

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Cabrini University Data

Delaware Valley University

Delaware Valley U is a private university located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

Upcoming Open House Dates: November 7th
Acceptance Rate: 66%
Graduation Rate: 56%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 55%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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Delaware Valley University Data

DeSales University

DeSales University is a private Catholic university in Center Valley, Pennsylvania.

Upcoming Open House Dates: November 24th
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Graduation Rate: 70%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 61%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown is a private liberal arts college located right here in Lancaster County.

Upcoming Open House Dates: November 14th
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Graduation Rate: 75%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 63%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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Elizabethtown College Data

Franklin & Marshall College

F&M is a highly selective private liberal arts college located right in Lancaster City. If accepted to F&M, they provide significant financial assistance.

Upcoming Open House Dates: November 7th
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Graduation Rate: 86%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 83%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: Y

Informational Video

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Franklin & Marshall College Data

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College is a private college located around 90 minutes west of Lancaster.

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Graduation Rate: 84%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 82%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: Y

Informational Video

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Gettysburg College Data

Grinnell College

Grinnell College is a very prestigious private liberal arts college located in rural Iowa. Grinnell provides significant financial aid, enabling low income students to attend at little or no cost.

Acceptance Rate: 24%
Graduation Rate: 87%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 87%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: Y

Informational Video

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Grinnell College Data

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Area Community College, or HACC, is our local community college. It’s Lancaster location is about 5 minutes from McCaskey High School Campus.

Acceptance Rate: Open Admission
Graduation Rate: 11%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 8%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Campus Tour Video

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HACC College Data

Harrisburg University

Harrisburg U is a private STEM college located in the heart of Harrisburg city. This makes it easily accessible by train.

Acceptance Rate: Not Reported
Graduation Rate: 26%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 8%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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Harrisburg University Data

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Indiana University of PA (IUP) is located in rural Pennsylvania. IUP is one of Pennsylvania’s public colleges.

Acceptance Rate: 93%
Graduation Rate: 56%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 47%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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Indiana University of PA Data

Lincoln University

Lincoln University is one of Pennsylvania’s two Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It’s located just 45 minutes away from Lancaster.

Acceptance Rate: 49%
Graduation Rate: 46%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 41%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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Lincoln University Data

Lycoming College

Lycoming College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Acceptance Rate: 66%
Graduation Rate: 67%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 63%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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Lycoming College Data

Millersville University

Millersville University is Lancaster County’s public 4 year college. McCaskey grads attending the college can take advantage of a special scholarship through Lancaster Partnership Program.

Acceptance Rate: 78%
Graduation Rate: 62%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 55%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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Millersville University Data

Muhlenberg College

Muhlenburg College is a private liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Acceptance Rate: 62%
Graduation Rate: 86%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 80%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Campus Tour

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Muhlenberg College Data

Northampton Community College

Northampton is unique among community colleges as they offer a limited amount of on campus housing. They are an open access institution meaning that anyone who applies is automatically accepted.

Acceptance Rate: Open Access
Graduation Rate: 18%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 16%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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Northampton Community College Data

Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences

PA College of Health Sciences is located just 10 minutes from McCaskey High School. The school focused on health careers with a variety of different degree and certificate options.

Acceptance Rate: 74%
Graduation Rate: 64%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 56%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Campus Tour

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Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Data

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology is a public college located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The college offers an impressive range of 2 and 4 year programs with a focus on applied technology.

Acceptance Rate: Not Reported
Graduation Rate: 47%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 28%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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Pennsylvania College of Technology Data

Penn State University-Main Campus

Penn State is Pennsylvania’s flagship public university. Penn State also has branch campuses in Berks, York, and Harrisburg.

Acceptance Rate: 56%
Graduation Rate: 85%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 74%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Campus Tour

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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus Data

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Thaddeus Stevens is a two year college located just a mile from McCaskey Campus!

Acceptance Rate: 77% (note, you must pass a placement test to be considered for admission)
Graduation Rate: 67%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 61%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: Y

Informational Video

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Thaddeus Stevens Data

Towson University

Towson University is a public university in Towson, Maryland.

Acceptance Rate: 79%
Graduation Rate: 72%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 67%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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Towson University Data

West Chester University

West Chester University is one of Pennsylvania’s system of 4 year public universities.

Acceptance Rate: 74%
Graduation Rate: 73%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 64%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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West Chester University Data

West Virginia University

West Virginia University is located across the state line in Morgantown, West Virginia. It is a public 4 year research university.

Acceptance Rate: 94%
Graduation Rate: 26%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 24%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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West Virginia University Data

Widener University

Widener University is a private university located in Chester, Pennsylvania with an additional campus in Harrisburg.

Acceptance Rate: 69%
Graduation Rate: 57%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 47%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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Widener University Data

York College of Pennsylvania

York College is a private college in York, Pennsylvania. It offers over 50 different majors on campus.

Acceptance Rate: 70%
Graduation Rate: 57%
Pell Student Graduation Rate: 50%
Meets 100% of Financial Need?: N

Informational Video

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York College Data