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Tempe Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Tempe

There are at least 12 colleges in Tempe, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 73,073 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 54,326 full-time students, and a reported 6,132 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.

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.

Collins College
Tempe, Arizona

Originally a graphic design school started over 35 years ago, Collins College has expanded into several additional design and arts programs tailored for career-minded students.

  • Programs: Arts Crafts and Leisure, Communication, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Interior Design, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

ITT Technical Institute
Tempe, Arizona

With over 90 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

Lamson College
Tempe, Arizona

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

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Utah College of Massage Therapy
Tempe, Arizona

Offers career training in massage therapy. Located at seven campus sites in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada

  • Programs: Health and Human Services
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Tempe Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 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: 136 students, 136 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

International Baptist College
2150 E Southern Ave
Tempe, Arizona 85282-7504

  • Programs: religious education, teacher ed, bible studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 79 students, 62 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 35 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: airline flight attendant, corrections, personal and culinary services, criminal justice and police, office data entry, business administration, substance abuse counseling, dental hygienist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 17,415 students, 6,924 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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

  • Programs: massage therapy, yoga training, hypnotherapist, alternative medical services, Asian bodywork therapy, nutrition sciences, herbalist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,752 students, 852 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 2005 information.

Arizona State University - Tempe
Tempe, Arizona 85287

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, interdisciplinary studies, communication studies, psychology, elementary school teaching, registered nursing, finance, criminal justice and safety.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 51,612 students, 44,279 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 6,029 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-610. Math: 500-620.
  • 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: 533 students, 533 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: 343 students, 338 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: 1,203 students, 1,202 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 68 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Chandler Colleges4176,5819,379 
Glendale Colleges8218,81231,4931,076
Mesa Colleges13396,37532,7371,131
Phoenix Colleges361,321,04538,787132
Scottsdale Colleges7202,70511,639 

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