Reading PA Area Colleges & Universities
Reading Area Community College
The Homewood Suites Reading hotel is centrally located to many of the Greater Reading area colleges and universities with Penn State Berks Campus one mile from the hotel and Albright College and Alvernia University just 4 miles away.
Penn State Berks is a college of the Pennsylvania State University system located in Reading, Pennsylvania. This campus serves over 2,400 full time students and 350 part time students in pursuing baccalaureate and associates degrees as well as in certificate programs. Fifteen (15) baccalaureate degrees and eight (8) associates degrees are offered in majors ranging from Applied Psychology, Business, Elementary & Kindergarten Education, Information Sciences & Technology, Science and Theatre to Agricultural Business and Mechanical Engineering Technology. Visit the official website of Penn State Berks here for more information.
Albright College's mission is to inspire and educate the scholar and leader in each student, building on a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences and a commitment to the best of human values, fostering a commitment to a lifetime of service and learning. Offering both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences degrees the college also offers a General Studies program providing a broad range of subjects and experiences preparing well-educated graduates. Albright College students participate in a wide range of clubs and organizations, activities and athletics (Albright College Lions). For more information on Albright College, click here to visit their official website.
Alvernia University was founded by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis in 1926 as a Teacher's Seminarium for the education of the Sisters. In 1958, the institution was expanded into a four-year liberal arts college and received its charter from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1960. Alvernia's student population has grown from 23 freshmen and eight sophomores in 1958 to a current enrollment of nearly 3,000 students, men and women. In 2008, the institution attained university status. Alvernia grants Associate Degrees, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing as well as seven master's degrees (MA, MBA, MED, MSOT, MA-Community Counseling, MALS, MSN) and a recently added Ph.D. program in leadership. Visit the official website of Alvernia University here for more information.
Other Reading Colleges & Universities Near Homewood Suites Reading Hotel
- Berks Technical Institute (1.3 miles)
- Reading Area Community College (3.4 miles)
- Berks Career & Technology Center (4.1 miles)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania (16.2 miles)
The Homewood Suites by Hilton® Reading hotel offers the largest suites and most value added amenities to guests visiting the Greater Reading area. Whether you are here to tour one of these campuses, attend a college event, or visit college friends, our spacious suites, complimentary high-speed Internet access, complimentary Suite StartTM hot breakfast and friendly staff make us the ideal Greater Reading all-suite hotel accommodations. Book your reservations online today from this website and you are guaranteed the best Internet rate available.
