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Canton Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Canton

There are at least 7 colleges in Canton, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 13,236 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 8,737 full-time students, and a reported 1,074 dorm rooms.

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

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

Canton Open Admission Colleges

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

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

  • Programs: liberal arts and humanities, criminal justice and safety.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 3,718 students, 2,627 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.
  • Student Body: 78 students, 78 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Stark State College of Technology
6200 Frank Ave NW
Canton, Ohio 44720

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: computer science, registered nursing, business, accounting, electronics tech, massage therapy, automotive tech, early childhood education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,857 students, 3,828 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Aultman Hospital School of Nursing
2600 6th St SW
Canton, Ohio 44710-1797

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 183 students, 182 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 100 student capacity.
  • 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, business management, registered nursing, early childhood education, communication and journalism, education of learning disabled, school counseling, middle school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,277 students, 1,929 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 974 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-590. Math: 450-580.
  • 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.

Mercy Medical Center School of Radiology
1320 Mercy Dr NW
Canton, Ohio 44708

  • Programs: radiographyer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare.

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: 123 students, 93 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Akron Colleges7217,07422,7282,366
Alliance Colleges323,2532,4021,300
Green Colleges222,817121 
Mogadore Colleges13,893124 
North Canton Colleges216,3693,278731
Orrville Colleges18,5511,587 

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