Colleges in Scottsdale, Arizona
There are at least 7 colleges in Scottsdale, listed and described below. These schools represent 10,672 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,377 full-time students.
Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Scottsdale; see particularly Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, and Glendale colleges.
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Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
Scottsdale, Arizona
Offers degree programs in culinary arts, baking & pastry and hospitality & restaurant management. Located at sixteen campuses in twelve states.

Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, Arizona
Phoenix-area cooking school where students can earn Le Cordon Bleu credentials and get hands-on experience at the school's restaurant.

Western International University
Scottsdale, Arizona
Established in 1978, WIU has multiple locations in the Phoenix area plus one in Fort Huachuca. Flexible course schedules for adult learners. Variety of degree programs.

Arizona Culinary Institute
Scottsdale, Arizona
Offers certificate programs in culinary arts, baking, and restaurant management. Located in North Scottsdale, Arizona.
Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.
Scottsdale Community College
9000 E Chaparral Rd
Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy Scottsdale
7201 E. Camelback #100
Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)
| City/Town | Colleges | Pop. (2000) | Students | Dorms |
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| Chandler Colleges | 6 | 176,581 | 10,718 | |
| Glendale Colleges | 4 | 218,812 | 21,097 | 606 |
| Mesa Colleges | 15 | 396,375 | 26,109 | |
| Phoenix Colleges | 38 | 1,321,045 | 33,467 | 82 |
| Tempe Colleges | 12 | 158,625 | 72,715 | 9,275 |
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