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Greensboro Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Greensboro, North Carolina

There are at least 11 colleges in Greensboro, listed and described below. These schools represent 33,959 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 30,319 full-time students, and a reported 10,199 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina A & T State University and Guilford College.

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

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Strayer University
Greensboro, North Carolina

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Medical Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Master

ECPI University
Greensboro, North Carolina

ECPI University has offered many different campuses, as well as online, education for several different programs for almost 40 years.

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

Medical Careers Institute
Greensboro, North Carolina

Medical Careers Institute specialized in career training for a variety of medical careers. The school offers programs at more than a dozen campuses in Virginia and the Carolinas.

  • Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

The Hair Design School
Greensboro, North Carolina

Get started on your career with the Hair Design School. We offer training for careers as a cosmetologist.

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

Greensboro Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Leons Beauty School
1305 COLISEUM BLVD.
Greensboro, North Carolina 27403

  • Programs: cosmetology, electrolysis tech, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 143 students, 167 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges in Greensboro with Selective Admissions

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

Bennett College for Women
900 E Washington St
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401-3239

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, social work, biology, interdisciplinary studies, mass communication, elementary school teaching, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 678 students, 672 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 540 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 360-450. Math: 350-440.
  • Flexibility: 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.

Brookstone College Greensboro
424 Gallimore Dairy Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27409-9545

  • Programs: allied health and medical assisting, medical secretary, accounting and related services, executive secretary, computer repair, administrative assistant, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 145 students, 126 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Greensboro College
815 W Market St
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401-1875

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: managerial economics, elementary school teaching, English, sports and fitness management, biology, acting, accounting, art studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,180 students, 1,055 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 608 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-530. Math: 410-550. Writing: 410-520.
  • 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.

Guilford College
5800 W Friendly Ave
Greensboro, North Carolina 27410-4108

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, criminal justice and safety, business management, English, accounting, biological and biomedical sciences, political science, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 2,688 students, 2,605 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,063 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-620. Math: 500-600. Writing: 480-610.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

North Carolina A & T State University
1601 E Market St
Greensboro, North Carolina 27411

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: psychology, social work, business management, mass communication, college student counseling, registered nursing, electrical engineering, liberal arts and sciences.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 10,498 students, 10,184 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,737 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 390-480. Math: 400-500. Writing: 380-460.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
1000 Spring Garden St
Greensboro, North Carolina 27402-6170

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, English, psychology, elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, exercise science, nursing science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 18,627 students, 15,510 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,251 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-570. Math: 470-570. Writing: 450-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. 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.)

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(2000)
StudentsDorms
Elon College Colleges16,7385,4562,964
Graham Colleges112,8333,925 
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Jamestown Colleges13,08810,571 
Thomasville Colleges119,7883,399 

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