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Cedar Rapids Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Cedar Rapids

There are at least 7 colleges in Cedar Rapids, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 18,162 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 13,307 full-time students, and a reported 1,515 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Cedar Rapids; see particularly Iowa City colleges.

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

Of Note For College Students

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

Cedar Rapids QuickSchools™

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Kaplan University
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kaplan University offers dozens of online degree programs, designed for learners who require maximum schedule flexibility. Some degrees cab be earned in as few as 12 months.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

Cedar Rapids Open Admission Colleges

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

American College of Hairstyling-Cedar Rapids
1531 First Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

  • Programs: barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 15 students, 15 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52406-2068

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, medical assistant, system administration, accounting, dental assistant, surgical tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 15,091 students, 10,639 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Capri College
2945 Williams Parkway S.W.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, health professions, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 199 students, 199 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Coe College
1220 First Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402-5092

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, public relations and advertising, nursing science, health and physical education, elementary school teaching, biology, sociology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,316 students, 1,258 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,040 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 528-633. Math: 570-673. Writing: 510-623.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Mount Mercy College
1330 Elmhurst Dr NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402-4797

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business administration, business management, marketing, elementary school teaching, criminal justice and administration, psychology, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,506 students, 1,161 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 475 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. 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.

Mercy/St. Luke's School of Radiologic Technology
1026 A Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

  • Programs: radiographer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 35 students, 35 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

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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
Iowa City Colleges262,22029,2555,578
Mount Vernon Colleges13,3901,0831,072

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