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Ann Arbor Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Ann Arbor Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Ann Arbor, Michigan

There are at least 8 colleges in Ann Arbor, listed and described below. These schools represent 55,581 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 47,547 full-time students, and a reported 11,607 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and Washtenaw Community College. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor or Concordia University-Ann Arbor.

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

Of Note For College Students

  • Ann Arbor is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Ann Arbor.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Ann Arbor.

Featured Colleges in Ann Arbor (QuickSchools™)

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University of Phoenix
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Ann Arbor Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Ann Arbor Institute of Massage Therapy
180 Jackson Plaza #100
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 86 students, 51 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Cleary University
3601 Plymouth Rd
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105-2659

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business administration, financial management, organizational behavior, marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, accounting technology, human resources.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 818 students, 595 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Washtenaw Community College
4800 E Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105-4800

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, general studies, industrial production tech, registered nursing, child care provider, business management, computer networking, photo and film tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 12,068 students, 8,183 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.

Colleges in Ann Arbor with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Ave Maria School of Law
3475 Plymouth Rd
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105-2550

  • Programs: law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 332 students.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Concordia University-Ann Arbor
4090 Geddes Rd
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: educational administration, business management, organizational behavior, religious education, family systems, criminal justice and administration, religion, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,075 students, 878 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 436 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 515-600. Math: 510-601. Writing: 505-565.
  • 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.

Ross Medical Education Center-Ann Arbor
4741 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108-1411

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical billing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 160 students, 341 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, economics, political science, mechanical engineering, law, English literature, history.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 41,042 students, 37,499 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 11,171 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 580-690. Math: 640-740.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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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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
Brighton Colleges16,701104 
Livonia Colleges4100,54516,307250
Plymouth Colleges19,022183 
Wayne Colleges119,051166 
Westland Colleges186,602223 
Ypsilanti Colleges122,36222,8373,599

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