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Independence Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Independence

There are at least 4 colleges in Independence, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 2,840 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 1,760 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Independence; see particularly Kansas City colleges.

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

Independence QuickSchools™

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National American University Campus
Independence, Missouri

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

  • Programs: Accounting, Finance, History, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Paralegal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Master
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Independence Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Blue River Community College
20301 E 78 Hwy
Independence, Missouri 64057

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, fire protection tech, criminal justice and police, accounting technology, computer applications programming, legal assistant, business management, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 2,662 students, 1,593 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Independence College of Cosmetology
815 W 23rd St
Independence, Missouri 64055

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming, teacher education and development.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 178 students, 167 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

Career and Technical Center at Fort Osage
2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, Missouri 64058-3200

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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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Blue Springs Colleges148,080105 
Gladstone Colleges126,36576 
Kansas City Colleges34441,54534,5283,311
Liberty Colleges126,2321,566895
North Kansas City Colleges14,714  
Raytown Colleges130,38813 

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