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Decatur Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Decatur

There are at least 3 colleges in Decatur, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 5,718 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,175 full-time students, and a reported 1,467 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Richland Community College and Millikin University.

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Decatur Open Admission Colleges

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

Mr John's School of Cosmetology Esthetics & Nails
1745 E Eldorado
Decatur, Illinois 62521

  • Programs: cosmetology, make-up artist, personal grooming, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 68 students, 64 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Richland Community College
One College Pk
Decatur, Illinois 62521-8512

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: housing and human environments, biological and physical sciences, liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, office data entry, construction, business management, applied horticulture.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 3,274 students, 1,815 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • 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.

Millikin University
1184 W Main St
Decatur, Illinois 62522-2084

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business administration, business management, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, music performance, interdisciplinary studies, sports and fitness management, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,376 students, 2,296 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,467 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-630. Math: 490-650. Writing: 450-620.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. 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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