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Fort Lauderdale Colleges

Fort Lauderdale Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Fort Lauderdale

There are at least 16 colleges in Fort Lauderdale, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 59,811 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 36,857 full-time students, and a reported 584 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

The largest schools here include Broward Community College and Nova Southeastern University.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale 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.

DeVry University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

DeVry University
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Management and Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Everest Institute
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Founded in 1851 as Duff's Business Institute, the school offers career training programs in 12 states with greater than 25 locations.

  • Programs: Health and Human Services, History, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

ITT Technical Institute
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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

Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Offers degree programs in business, criminal justice, health care, technology, hospitality and education. Located at thirteen campuses in the state of Florida

  • Programs: Accounting, Administration, Communication, Criminal Justice, Fashion Design, Finance, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, Law, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Photography and photo journalism, Residency Programs, Teaching, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

National School of Technology
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Provides career training programs in Florida. The school uses a hands on philosophy to provide practical experience along with traditional classes.

  • Programs: Health and Human Services, History, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

Sanford-Brown Institute
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Students develop career skills in several health-related fields (such as Ultrasound) and criminal justice. Some programs can be finished in as little as 9 months.

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

The Art Institutes
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

  • Programs: Communication, Communications, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree - General

Fort Lauderdale Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Broward Community College
225 E las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, criminal justice and police, radiation therapist, business management, legal assistant, aviation operations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 31,835 students, 17,384 full-time equivalent.
  • 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. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

City College
2000 W. Commerical Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, EMT paramedic, medical assistant, security services management, radio and TV tech, legal assistant, accounting, computer and media applications.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 397 students, 388 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Coral Ridge Nurses Assistant Training School
2740 E Oakland Pk Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306

  • Programs: medical records tech, pharmacy tech, child care provider, health unit coordinator, medical billing, clinical social work, nursing assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 17 students, 17 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

ATI Career Training Center
2890 Northwest 62nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309-9731

  • Programs: electronics tech, medical office management, architectural services, information science, allied health and medical assisting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 623 students, 623 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine
100 E Broward Blvd, Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3510

  • Programs: health service and sciences, acupuncture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 90 students, 90 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

National School of Technology
1040 Bayview Dr
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304

  • Programs: massage therapy, medical coding, medical assistant, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 514 students, 514 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Ave
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: educational administration, teacher ed, business management, business, law, osteopathic medicine, elementary school teaching, educational supervision.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 26,335 students, 17,841 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 584 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-560. Math: 470-580.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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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
Dania Beach Colleges120,061111 
Davie Colleges275,720739 
Lauderdale Lakes Colleges431,7051,072 
Lauderhill Colleges157,585281 
Oakland Park Colleges130,966591 
Plantation Colleges182,934  

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