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Tempe Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Tempe

There are at least 10 colleges in Tempe, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 72,812 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 52,577 full-time students, and a reported 7,203 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 - Tempe 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.

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.

Arizona School of Massage Therapy
Tempe, Arizona

  • Programs: Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework
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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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Lamson College
Tempe, Arizona

Offers degree programs in business, legal, and medical fields. Located in Tempe, Arizona

  • Programs: Business And Management, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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Tempe Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Carsten Institute
3345 S Rural Rd
Tempe, Arizona 85282

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 142 students, 142 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: corrections, aviation operations, criminal justice and police, call center operation, office data entry, customer service management, business administration, banking.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 18,331 students, 7,422 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, yoga training, hypnotherapist, alternative medical services, mind-body therapies, herbalist, nutrition sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,116 students, 670 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, Arizona 85287

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, interdisciplinary studies, psychology, communication studies, political science, elementary school teaching, criminal justice and safety, journalism courses.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 51,481 students, 42,605 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 6,883 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-600. Math: 490-620.
  • 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.

Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
2300 E Broadway Rd
Tempe, Arizona 85282-1707

  • Programs: various music studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 158 students, 158 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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, 328 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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, 1,252 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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Chandler Colleges6176,58110,779150
Glendale Colleges6218,81229,8981,000
Mesa Colleges14396,37534,861 
Phoenix Colleges341,321,04541,196380
Scottsdale Colleges7202,70511,002 

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