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Hayward Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Hayward Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Hayward, California

There are at least 7 colleges in Hayward, listed and described below. These schools represent 26,812 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 20,280 full-time students, and a reported 1,286 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Hayward; see particularly Oakland colleges.

The largest schools here include Chabot College and California State University-East Bay.

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

Featured Colleges in Hayward (QuickSchools™)

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Everest College
Hayward, California

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma

Heald College
Hayward, California

Offers associate degree, certificate and diploma programs in business, healthcare, and technology. Located at 11 campuses in California, Oregon and Hawaii

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration, Real Estate And Construction Management, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

Marinello Schools of Beauty
Hayward, California

Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty. We are the largest and longest-established chain of beauty schools serving California, Nevada, and Utah.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

Hayward Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Chabot College
25555 Hesperian Blvd
Hayward, California 94545

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, child development, biology, registered nursing, business, medical assistant, administrative assistant, office management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 13,229 students, 7,771 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Vallecitos CET
597 C St
Hayward, California 94541-5027

  • Programs: medical assistant, computer and media applications, property management, construction, word processing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 32 students, 43 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges in Hayward with Selective Admissions

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

California State University-East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
Hayward, California 94542

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, liberal arts and sciences, psychology, education, criminal justice and safety, sociology, computer science, social work.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 13,124 students, 12,466 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,286 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 390-510. Math: 400-520.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Life Chiropractic College-West
25001 Industrial Blvd.
Hayward, California 94545-2800

  • Programs: chiropractic.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 427 students.
  • 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
Alameda Colleges272,2595,979 
Belmont Colleges125,1231,491482
Fremont Colleges6203,41311,867 
Moraga Colleges116,2903,8011,553
Oakland Colleges14399,48425,5311,612
Redwood City Colleges275,4026,191 

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