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Sarasota Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Sarasota

There are at least 10 colleges in Sarasota, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 3,047 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,890 full-time students, and a reported 1,266 dorm rooms.

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

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

Of Note For College Students

  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Sarasota.

Sarasota QuickSchools™

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Argosy University
Sarasota, Florida

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master
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Keiser University
Sarasota, 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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Keiser University - Center for Culinary Arts
Sarasota, Florida

Has offered Culinary and Baking programs at 3 locations in Florida for more than 30 years.

  • Programs: Cooking And Culinary Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate
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Sarasota Open Admission Colleges

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

Fashion Focus Hair Academy
2184 Gulf Gate Dr
Sarasota, Florida 34231-4813

  • Programs: cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 63 students, 35 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Sarasota County Technical Institute
4748 Beneva Rd
Sarasota, Florida 34233-1798

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, phlebotomy, cosmetology, corrections.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 652 students, 613 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Sarasota School of Massage Therapy
1932 Ringling Blvd.
Sarasota, Florida 34236-5919

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 94 students, 80 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

East West College of Natural Medicine
3808 N. Tamiami Tr
Sarasota, Florida 34234-0000

  • Programs: traditional Asian medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 121 students, 120 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Meridian Career Institute
7020 Professional Pkwy E Suite A
Sarasota, Florida 34240

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, barber, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 151 students, 106 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

New College of Florida
5800 Bay Shore Road
Sarasota, Florida 34243-2109

  • Programs: liberal arts and humanities.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 767 students, 767 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 618 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 650-750. Math: 580-670. Writing: 600-690.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option.

Ringling College of Art and Design
2700 North Tamiami Tr
Sarasota, Florida 34234-5895

  • Programs: illustration, graphic design, animation and special effects, fine arts, interior design, photography.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,199 students, 1,169 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 648 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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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
Bradenton Colleges449,50411,438 

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