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Fall River Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Fall River

There are at least 4 colleges in Fall River, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 7,638 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,943 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Fall River; see particularly Dartmouth, and Bridgewater colleges.

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

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Fall River.
  • Housing and buildings in Fall River tend to be older than other areas.

Fall River QuickSchools™

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The Salter School
Fall River, Massachusetts

Offers career training in healthcare and business fields. Located at three Massachusetts campuses

  • Programs: Law, Medical Support And Technology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate
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Fall River Open Admission Colleges

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

Bristol Community College
777 Elsbree St
Fall River, Massachusetts 02720-7395

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, liberal arts and sciences, business, business management, registered nursing, criminal justice and safety, elementary school teaching, engineering technician.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,388 students, 4,716 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.

Rob Roy Academy-Fall River
260 S Main St
Fall River, Massachusetts 02720-3445

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 157 students, 157 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Diman Regional Technical Institute
251 Stonehaven Rd
Fall River, Massachusetts 02723

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 93 students, 70 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. 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
Bridgewater Colleges125,1859,9342,613
Dartmouth Colleges230,6669,3364,173
Easton Colleges222,2992,5731,889
New Bedford Colleges293,76871 
Norton Colleges118,0361,6571,565
Taunton Colleges155,97671 

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