Tempe Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Tempe Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Tempe, Arizona

There are at least 11 colleges in Tempe, listed and described below. These schools represent 72,715 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 69,959 full-time students, and a reported 9,275 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Tempe; see particularly Phoenix, and Mesa colleges.

The largest schools here include Arizona State University and Rio Salado College.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Arizona Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

Tempe is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Tempe.
A lot of people walk and bicycle in Tempe.

Featured Colleges in Tempe (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Brookline College
Tempe, Arizona

Offers career training and undergraduate degree programs in a variety of fields. Located at three Arizona campus sites and one in New Mexico.

Programs: Business And Management, Family And Social Work, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

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Arizona School of Massage Therapy
Tempe, Arizona

Accredited massage and esthetician programs in Phoenix and Tempe, Arizona. Flexible schedules available.

Programs: Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Coursework, Diploma

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ITT Technical Institute
Tempe, Arizona

With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

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Steiner Institute of Esthetics
Tempe, Arizona

Achieve the career of your dreams with an education from Steiner Institute of Esthetics. We offer programs leading to rewarding careers in massage therapy, skin care, electrology, and paramedical skin care.

Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

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Tempe Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Carsten Institute
3345 S Rural Rd
Tempe, Arizona 85282

Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 142 students, 156 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

International Baptist College
2211 W Germann Rd
Chandler, Arizona 85286

Programs: teacher ed, bible studies, religious education.
Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 61 students, 55 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 110 student capacity.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare.

Rio Salado College
2323 W 14th St
Tempe, Arizona 85281

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and police, corrections, call center operation, aviation operations, customer service management, data processing tech, business administration, substance abuse counseling.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 18,331 students, 12,230 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
1100 East Apache Blvd
Tempe, Arizona 85281

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: massage therapy, aesthetician and skin care, hypnotherapist, mind-body therapies, yoga training, alternative medical services, herbalist, Asian bodywork therapy.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
Student Body: 1,116 students, 725 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges in Tempe with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona 85287

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, interdisciplinary studies, elementary school teaching, psychology, communication studies, registered nursing, social work, political science.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 51,481 students, 55,486 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 8,845 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-590. Math: 480-610.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences
2140 E Broadway Rd
Tempe, Arizona 85282

Programs: naturopathic medicine.
Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
Student Body: 330 students.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

University of Advancing Technology
2625 W Baseline Rd
Tempe, Arizona 85283

Programs: communications tech courses, computer engineering tech, computer and info science, information science.
Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 1,254 students, 1,307 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 320 student capacity.
SAT: not generally required.
Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(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
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
Scottsdale Colleges	9	202,705	11,002

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