Grand Rapids Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

University of Phoenix
Grand Rapids, 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

Sanford Brown College
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Students attend the school to gain practical skills directly useful in their chosen fields. Multiple campuses around St. Louis plus one in Milwaukee.

• Programs: Business And Management, Design, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

Everest Institute
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Founded in 1851 as Duff's Business Institute, the school offers career education programs in 12 states with greater than 25 locations.

• Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Empire Beauty Schools
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

• Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
• Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Grand Rapids Community College
143 Bostwick Ave NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-3295

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, business, business management, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, criminal justice and administration, child care management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 15,212 students, 10,546 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Aquinas College
1607 Robinson Rd SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506-1799

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, business management, business and related services, education of learning disabled, communication studies, English, religion, history.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,107 students, 1,744 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 864 student capacity.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Calvin College
3201 Burton SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, engineering, various nursing, elementary school teaching, psychology, biology, English, Spanish language.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 4,224 students, 4,391 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 2,479 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-660. Math: 545-665.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Calvin Theological Seminary
3233 Burton St SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546-4387

• Programs: theology, ministry, missionary studies, religious education, theology and religious vocations, philosophy and religious studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
• Student Body: 305 students, 231 full-time equivalent.

Davenport University
6191 Kraft Avenue S.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512-9396

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, accounting, business, medical billing, medical coding, marketing, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 11,606 students, 7,935 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 230 student capacity.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Kuyper College
3333 East Beltline N.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525-9781

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: youth ministry, social work, bible studies, business management, missionary studies, pre-ministerial studies, education, religious music.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 300 students, 268 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 160 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-510. Math: 440-500. Writing: 375-485.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Ross Medical Education Center-Grand Rapids
3777 Sparks Drive SE Suite 125
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546

• Programs: medical assistant, medical billing.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 172 students, 282 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Notable: Placement assistance.