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Bloomington Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Bloomington

There are at least 5 colleges in Bloomington, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,096 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,017 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Bloomington; see particularly Minneapolis colleges.

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

Bloomington 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.

Empire Beauty Schools
Bloomington, Minnesota

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

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
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National American University Campus
Bloomington, Minnesota

Offers degree programs in business, health care, information technology, and much more. Located at twelve campuses throughout the Central U.S.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master, Professional Diploma
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TechSkills
Bloomington, Minnesota

TechSkills offers higher learning education to adults who are seeking to advance their careers, or even start new ones, after extended periods of time in other endeavors.

  • Programs: Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate
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Bloomington Open Admission Colleges

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

Normandale Community College
9700 France Ave S
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant, registered nursing, marketing, criminal justice and police, dental hygienist, radiographer, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,165 students, 6,135 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 With Selective Admissions

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

Northwestern Health Sciences University
2501 W 84th St
Bloomington, Minnesota 55431

  • Programs: chiropractic, massage therapy, biology, traditional Asian medicine, acupuncture, food and nutrition.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 931 students, 882 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • 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
Burnsville Colleges160,22056 
Eagan Colleges463,55772 
Minneapolis Colleges14382,61867,0897,833
Minnetonka Colleges151,30121 
Richfield Colleges234,439218 
Rosemount Colleges114,6192,864 

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