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Tallahassee Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Tallahassee

There are at least 8 colleges in Tallahassee, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 67,445 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 57,224 full-time students, and a reported 8,485 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

We also provide an extensive list of Florida Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Tallahassee is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.

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Keiser University
Tallahassee, 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

Keiser University - Center for Culinary Arts
Tallahassee, 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

Tallahassee Open Admission Colleges

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

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, Florida 32307

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, criminal justice and safety, pharmacy, law, elementary school teaching, psychology, political science, architecture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 11,562 students, 10,678 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,374 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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.

Lively Technical Center
500 N Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, Florida 32304-2895

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: real estate, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, phlebotomy, cosmetology, food and related services, electrocardiograph tech, HVAC.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 1,034 students, 596 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

North Florida Cosmetology Institute
2424 Allen Rd
Tallahassee, Florida 32312

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, tattooing, barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 84 students, 60 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Tallahassee Community College
444 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, Florida 32304-2895

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, corrections, criminal justice and police, registered nursing, radiation therapist, child care provider, entrepreneurship, dental hygienist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Other degree.
  • Student Body: 13,776 students, 9,153 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.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Flagler College-Tallahassee
444 Appleyard Dr
Tallahassee, Florida 32304

  • Programs: business management, elementary school teaching, accounting, special ed.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 434 students, 410 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Florida State University
211 Westcott Bldg
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-1037

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: finance, psychology, criminal justice and safety, English, political science, media studies, international relations, social work.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 40,555 students, 36,327 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 6,111 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-630. Math: 550-640.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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