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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 2,921 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,817 full-time students, and a reported 983 dorm rooms.

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

Of Note For College Students

  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Sarasota.

Sarasota 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.

Argosy University
Sarasota, Florida

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 18 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Accounting, Administration, Counseling, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Health and Human Services, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Psychology, Teaching
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

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: Accounting, Administration, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Finance, Information Technology, Law, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal, Teaching
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

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: Culinary Arts and Pastry
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

Sarasota Open Admission Colleges

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

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

  • Programs: facial treatment, cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 78 students, 65 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, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, phlebotomy, corrections and criminal justice, cosmetology, criminal justice and police, security services management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 688 students, 657 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Sunstate Academy
4424 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, Florida 34233

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 62 students, 53 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

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

  • Programs: traditional Asian medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 113 students, 112 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

New College of Florida
5700 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, Florida 34243-2197

  • Programs: liberal arts and humanities.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 762 students, 761 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 460 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 630-720. Math: 580-670.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

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

  • Programs: illustration, design and applied arts, graphic design, fine arts, interior design, photography.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,088 students, 1,065 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 523 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

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

  • Programs: health professions.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 130 students, 104 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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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
Bradenton Colleges449,50411,005 

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