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Lakeland Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Lakeland

There are at least 5 colleges in Lakeland, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 6,037 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,314 full-time students, and a reported 2,794 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Lakeland; see particularly Winter Haven colleges.

The largest schools here include Southeastern University and Florida Southern College.

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

Lakeland QuickSchools™

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Everest University
Lakeland, Florida

Offers career education and degree programs in business, accounting, paralegal, criminal justice, and health care from ten campuses in Florida.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician, Law, Liberal Arts, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Photography And Commercial Art, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master, Non-Degree
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Keiser University
Lakeland, Florida

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

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Education And Teaching, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master
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Lakeland Open Admission Colleges

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

Southeastern University
1000 Longfellow Blvd
Lakeland, Florida 33801-6034

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: theology and religious vocations, psychology, office management, human resources, elementary school teaching, business, social work, business management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,069 students, 2,798 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,551 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Traviss Career Center
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, Florida 33803

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, cosmetology, personal grooming, health unit coordinator, computer networking, diesel mechanics, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 673 students, 617 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Florida Southern College
111 Lk Hollingsworth Dr
Lakeland, Florida 33801-5698

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: marketing, education, finance, elementary school teaching, psychology, human resources, biology, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,295 students, 1,899 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,243 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-600. Math: 470-600. Writing: 460-570.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. 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 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Lake Wales Colleges110,1941,181300
Winter Haven Colleges226,4878,502 

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