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Canton Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Canton

There are at least 6 colleges in Canton, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 6,622 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,206 full-time students, and a reported 1,004 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Canton; see particularly Akron, and North Canton colleges.

The largest schools here include Kent State University-Stark Campus and Malone College.

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

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Brown Mackie College
Canton, Ohio

Offers degree and certificate programs in business, health care, legal assistance, and computer technology. Located at 18 campuses throughout the U.S.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma
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Canton Open Admission Colleges

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

Kent State University-Stark Campus
6000 Frank Ave NW
Canton, Ohio 44720-7599

  • Programs: liberal arts and humanities, criminal justice and safety.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 3,849 students, 2,888 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

National Beauty College
4642 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, Ohio 44709-1837

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, salon management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 77 students, 77 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
2600 6th St SW
Canton, Ohio 44710-1797

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 219 students, 130 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-610. Math: 520-580. Writing: 440-530.
  • Flexibility: Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Malone College
515 25th St NW
Canton, Ohio 44709-3897

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business administration, registered nursing, business management, early childhood education, education of learning disabled, curriculum and instruction, communication and journalism, school counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,371 students, 2,030 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,003 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-580. Math: 470-570. Writing: 490-590.
  • 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.

Practical Nurse Program Canton City Schools
116 McKinley Avenue NW
Canton, Ohio 44702

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 106 students, 81 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: 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
Akron Colleges7217,07423,9432,996
Alliance Colleges323,2532,3381,428
Green Colleges222,81788 
Mogadore Colleges13,893207 
North Canton Colleges216,36910,760960
Orrville Colleges18,5511,615 

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