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Cedar Rapids Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Cedar Rapids

There are at least 8 colleges in Cedar Rapids, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 18,266 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 13,513 full-time students, and a reported 2,539 dorm rooms.

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

Of Note For College Students

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

Cedar Rapids 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.

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: Accounting, Administration, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, International Studies, Law, Management and Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Teaching, Technologies
  • 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 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, medical assistant, system administration, business management, computer services management, surgical tech, agricultural supply.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 15,110 students, 10,714 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 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 36 students, 36 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: cosmetology, health professions, personal grooming, make-up artist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 229 students, 229 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • 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, English, nursing science, sociology, elementary school teaching, education courses, art studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,355 students, 1,288 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,072 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 540-660. Math: 540-650.
  • 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: business administration, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, business management, marketing, computer science, criminal justice and administration, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,497 students, 1,207 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 467 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.

Saint Lukes Hospital Medical Technology Program
1026 A Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

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

  • Programs: radiographyer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 39 students, 39 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Iowa City Colleges262,22028,5465,483
Mount Vernon Colleges13,3901,1791,088

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