American Red Cross
Hours listed · see hours
205 E W Beaver Ave Suite 203, State College, PA 16801
0.1 mi from city center
Urgent care centers and walk-in clinics in State College, PA
41urgent care centers and walk-in clinics serving State College. 2 list 24-hour service.
Urgent care centers and walk-in clinics in State College
Showing 1–10 of 41, sorted by distance from the city center
Tri-County Oral Facial Surgeons, P.C.
Hours listed · see hours200 W Beaver Ave #100, State College, PA 168010.1 mi from city centerCompassionate Care Consultants
Hours listed · see hours119 S Burrowes St, State College, PA 168010.2 mi from city center141 East Fairmount
Hours not listed · call to confirm141 E Fairmount Ave, State College, PA 168010.2 mi from city centerPregnancy Resource Clinic
Hours listed · see hours423 S Pugh St, State College, PA 168010.3 mi from city centerPHOENIX Rehabilitation and Health Services, Inc.
Hours not listed · call to confirm805 S Atherton St, State College, PA 168010.6 mi from city centerPenn State Psychological Clinic
Hours listed · see hoursMoore Bldg, 3rd Floor, State College, PA 168010.6 mi from city centerUniversity Health Services
Hours listed · see hoursStudent Health Center, University Park, PA 168020.7 mi from city centerGeisinger Medical Group
Hours not listed · call to confirm611 University Dr, State College, PA 168010.8 mi from city centerMount Nittany Health Pain Management Center
Hours listed · see hours1700 Old Gatesburg Rd Ste 100, State College, PA 168031.6 mi from city center
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- Urgent care
- City center (distances measured from here)
State College urgent care at a glance
State College has 41 urgent care centers on our listings across 3 ZIP codes. 2 list 24-hour hours, 5 list Sunday hours and 8 more stay open past 7 PM on at least one weekday. The closest to the city center is American Red Cross, 0.1 mi away.
- 41urgent care centers
- 2list 24-hour hours
- 9list Saturday hours
- 5list Sunday hours
- 8open past 7 PM on a weekdaynot counting 24-hour clinics
- 19list insurance networks
Closest to the city centerAmerican Red Cross0.1 mi from the city center
3 ZIP codes
- 1680123
- 1680317
- 168021
Counts come from the listings above and the hours each clinic publishes. Hours are not listed for 17 of the 41. Hours and networks change, so call to confirm.
Open late, weekends and 24 hours in State College
Open 24 hours 2
Open on Sunday 5
- Mount Nittany Medical Center1800 E Park Ave · Sunday: open 24 hours
- Mount Nittany Medical Center Emergency Department1800 E Park Ave · Sunday: open 24 hours
- Careworks Urgent Care1630 N Atherton St · Sunday: 8 AM – 6 PM
- Penn State Health Medical Group - Park Avenue1850 E Park Ave #207 · Sunday: 11 AM – 4 PM
- MedExpress Urgent Care1613 N Atherton St Suite B · Sunday: 8 AM – 8 PM
Open past 7 PM on weekdays 8
- Pregnancy Resource Clinic423 S Pugh St · Until 8 PM on some weekdays
- Penn State Psychological ClinicUntil 8 PM on some weekdays
- Careworks Urgent Care1630 N Atherton St · Mon to Fri until 8 PM
- Penn State Health Medical Group - Park Avenue1850 E Park Ave #207 · Mon to Fri until 9 PM
- Mount Nittany Physician Group - Park Ave - Primary Care1850 E Park Ave Ste 302 · Until 7:30 PM on some weekdays
From the hours each clinic lists, in the same order as the list above; the list shows which are open right now. Hours change, so call to confirm.
Insurance networks listed by State College clinics
19 of the 41 urgent care centers here list at least one insurance network. These are the networks listed on our listings, drawn from insurer directories; call the clinic to confirm your plan before you go. A network missing here does not mean a clinic does not take it.
- UnitedHealthcare13 of 41
- Capital BC11 of 41
- Aetna10 of 41
- Cigna10 of 41
- Highmark BCBS8 of 41
- Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania8 of 41
- Highmark BS8 of 41
- UMR8 of 41
- Medicare7 of 41
- Humana3 of 41
Other clinics and medical services in State College
15 listings that are not urgent care, such as primary care, specialists, pharmacies and hospitals. Open one for its own page.
- 6Medical practice
- 4Eye care
- 3Dental clinic
- 1Chiropractor
- 1Veterinary
Nittany Valley Chiropractic and Wellness CenterChiropractorNittany Dental AssociatesDental clinicSteven Fishbaine, DDS | State College DentistDental clinicUniversity Dental CareDental clinicAdvanced Eye Care ServicesEye careMoshannon Valley Eye CareEye careState College Eye CareEye careTarget OpticalEye careBetsy A. Wolfe, CRNPMedical practiceDr. Mark R. ShawMedical practice
Urgent care vs. ER vs. primary care
General information, not specific to State College: knowing where to go saves time and money. Here's how urgent care compares to a hospital ER and a primary care physician.
Urgent care
Today, when it can’t wait
Non-life-threatening illness or injury that can't wait for an appointment.
- Flu, UTI, ear infection
- Sprains and stitches
- X-ray, COVID test
- Sports physicals
- Typical cost
- $100–$250 self-pay; $25–$75 copay with insurance
- Wait time
- Usually 15–45 minutes; many offer online check-in.
- Hours
- Evenings and weekends; many open 7 days, some 24 hours.
Emergency room
Now, if it could be life-threatening
Life- or limb-threatening symptoms; severe pain, bleeding, breathing problems, suspected stroke or heart attack.
- Chest pain
- Stroke symptoms
- Severe trauma or burns
- Difficulty breathing
- Typical cost
- $1,200–$2,500+ self-pay; $150–$500+ copay with insurance
- Wait time
- Hours, depending on triage. Severe cases seen first.
- Hours
- 24/7.
Primary care
In a day or two, or ongoing
Routine care, chronic conditions, ongoing health management. Schedule in advance.
- Annual physical
- Diabetes and blood pressure management
- Screenings
- Referrals
- Typical cost
- $100–$200 self-pay; $20–$40 copay with insurance
- Wait time
- Same-day availability rare; appointments often days to weeks out.
- Hours
- Weekday business hours, by appointment.
Chest pain, trouble breathing or severe bleeding? Call 911.
This is general information, not medical advice. Costs are typical US ranges, not quotes from any clinic listed here.
What a visit typically costs
Without insurance
Typical ranges, not quotes- Urgent care$100 – $250
- Primary care$100 – $200
- Hospital / ER$1,200 – $2,500+
$0$1,000$2,000$3,000+
With insurance (copay)
Typical ranges, not quotes- Urgent care$25 – $75
- Primary care$20 – $40
- Hospital / ER$150 – $500+
$0$200$400$600+
When to go to urgent care, and when to call 911
Urgent care is a good fit for
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Urinary tract infection
- Sprain or strain
- Earache
- Work / sports / school physical
- Laceration
- Puncture wound
- Migraine headache
- Sinus infection
- Cough
- Rash
- Back pain
- Car accident
- Elevated blood pressure
- General wellness exam
Call 911 or go to the ER for
- Chest pain
- Severe abdominal pain
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Sudden blurred vision
- Numbness in face, arm, or leg, especially on one side
- Weakness on one side of the body or difficulty speaking
- Sudden, severe headache
- Bleeding that won't stop
- Coughing up or vomiting blood
- Severe burns
Do not delay treatment for a serious medical problem.
Common reasons people visit urgent care
General information: urgent care centers handle non-emergency illness, injury and routine needs, usually the same day. Services differ from clinic to clinic, so check the listing or call ahead.
Illness
- Cold & flu symptoms
- Strep throat
- Sinus infection
- Ear infection
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia (mild)
Injury
- Sprains & strains
- Minor fractures
- Lacerations & cuts (stitches)
- Puncture wounds
- Burns (minor)
- Animal & insect bites
Diagnostics & procedures
- X-rays (on-site)
- EKG / ECG
- Lab tests & bloodwork
- STD testing
- Pregnancy testing
- Drug screening
Preventive & routine
- Sports physicals
- School & camp physicals
- Work / DOT physicals
- Travel vaccinations
- Flu shots
- Tetanus boosters
Frequently asked questions
How many urgent care centers are in State College, PA?
State College, PA has 41 urgent care centers listed on UCL.
Is there a 24-hour urgent care in State College, PA?
Yes. 2 facilities offer 24-hour service in State College. Use the "Open 24 hours" filter on the listings above to see them.
Are urgent care centers in State College open on weekends?
9 of the 41 urgent care centers listed in State College list Saturday hours and 5 list Sunday hours. Hours are not listed for 17, so call those to check. Holiday hours are often shorter; confirm with the clinic before a holiday visit.
Which urgent care centers in State College are open late?
8 centers list weekday hours past 7 PM, and 2 list 24-hour hours. They are named in the "Open late, weekends and 24 hours" lists on this page. Hours change, so call before a late visit.
Which urgent care is closest to the center of State College?
American Red Cross is the listed urgent care center closest to the center of State College, about 0.1 mi away. The list above shows verified clinics first, then the rest by distance from the city center.
What insurance do urgent care centers in State College take?
On our listings, the networks named most often by State College urgent care centers are UnitedHealthcare (13), Capital BC (11) and Aetna (10), with the number of clinics in brackets. 19 of the 41 list at least one network. Call the clinic to confirm it takes your plan.
Do urgent care centers in State College require an appointment?
Most urgent care centers accept walk-in patients without an appointment, though some offer optional online check-in. Call the clinic or check its listing to confirm its policy.
What does urgent care cost in State College, PA?
Out-of-pocket urgent care costs in PA typically range from $100–$250 for an uninsured visit, depending on services; visits that include X-rays, lab tests, or minor procedures (stitches, splints) usually run $200–$400. With insurance, the visit cost is usually a copay of $25–$75. These are typical ranges, not quotes; verify with each facility before visiting.
When should I go to urgent care vs the ER in State College?
Go to urgent care for non-life-threatening illness or injury: fevers, sprains, infections, minor cuts, mild asthma, UTIs, flu, rashes. Go to the ER for chest pain, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe head injury, heavy bleeding, severe burns, or any potentially life-threatening symptom. When in doubt with a serious symptom, call 911.
Do urgent care centers in State College treat children?
Most urgent care centers treat patients of all ages, including children, and some are pediatric-only; call ahead to check a clinic's minimum age. For infants under 6 months with a high fever, contact a pediatrician or the ER directly.
Can I get an X-ray, lab test, or stitches at urgent care in State College?
Many urgent care centers offer on-site X-rays, basic lab tests (strep, flu, COVID, mono, UTI), IV fluids, sutures, and splints, but not all do. More advanced imaging (MRI, CT) typically requires a hospital. Call the clinic to confirm before you go.
Do urgent care centers in State College prescribe antibiotics?
Yes. Urgent care providers can prescribe antibiotics for bacterial infections (strep throat, UTIs, sinus and ear infections, skin infections) when clinically appropriate. They follow CDC stewardship guidelines, so they will not prescribe antibiotics for viral illness like the common cold or most cases of bronchitis.
Can I do a telehealth visit instead of going to urgent care in State College?
Some urgent care centers offer telehealth visits for non-emergency issues like cold and flu symptoms, prescription refills, rashes, or follow-up care. In-person visits are still required for X-rays, lab tests, and physical exams. Ask the clinic whether it offers telehealth.
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