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Bloomington Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Bloomington Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Bloomington, Minnesota

There are at least 5 colleges in Bloomington, listed and described below. These schools represent 10,096 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 6,976 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.

Featured Colleges in 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

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: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Hospitality, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master, Professional Diploma

Bloomington Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 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, criminal justice and police, marketing, dental hygienist, radiographer, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,165 students, 6,648 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 Bloomington with Selective Admissions

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

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

  • Programs: chiropractic, biology, massage therapy, traditional Asian medicine, acupuncture, food and nutrition.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 931 students, 328 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 Colleges13382,61866,9387,960
Minnetonka Colleges151,30121 
Richfield Colleges234,439218 
Rosemount Colleges114,6192,864 

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