Redding Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Marinello Schools of Beauty
Redding, 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

Institute of Technology
Redding, California

Get started on a new career with Institute of Technology. We offer diploma and associate degree programs for careers in the culinary, technical, medical, business, and legal fields.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

Shasta College
11555 Old Oregon Trail
Redding, California 96003

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, administrative assistant, agricultural machine tech, medical secretary, criminal justice and police, construction, culinary arts.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 9,102 students, 5,496 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 120 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Lake College
443 Redcliff Drive
Redding, California 96002

• Programs: medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, health care administration, computer and info science, accounting technology, phlebotomy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 63 students, 121 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
2951 Goodwater Ave.
Redding, California 96002

• Programs: bible studies, education, pastoral counseling and ministries, theology and religious vocations, early childhood education.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 80 students, 71 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 48 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Simpson University
2211 College View Drive
Redding, California 96003-8606

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, educational administration, liberal arts and sciences, human resources management, various nursing, business management, missionary studies, organizational behavior.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 1,076 students, 946 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 590 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-580. Math: 430-560. Writing: 440-580.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.