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Lakeland Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Lakeland

There are at least 6 colleges in Lakeland, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 5,723 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,125 full-time students, and a reported 2,776 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 Florida Southern College and Southeastern University.

Lakeland 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.

Everest University
Lakeland, Florida

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

  • Programs: Accounting, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Health and Human Services, History, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma, Master

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: Accounting, Criminal Justice, Finance, Health and Human Services, Information Technology, Law, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Residency Programs
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Lakeland Open Admission Colleges

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

Traviss Career Center
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, Florida 33803

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, personal grooming, cosmetology, massage therapy, automobile mechanics, health unit coordinator, dental assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 749 students, 671 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Florida Career Institute Inc
4222 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, Florida 33813

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical coding, computer engineering tech, administrative assistant, web design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 149 students, 149 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: marketing, finance, psychology, advertising, biology, criminal justice and safety, sociology, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,489 students, 2,045 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,313 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-580. Math: 480-590.
  • 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.

Southeastern University
1000 Longfellow Blvd
Lakeland, Florida 33801-6034

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: theology and religious vocations, elementary school teaching, psychology, music, business, social work, youth ministry, office management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,336 students, 2,260 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,463 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

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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
Auburndale Colleges111,032  
Lake Wales Colleges110,194970242
Mulberry Colleges13,230  
Winter Haven Colleges226,4877,748 

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