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Cincinnati Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Cincinnati, Ohio

There are at least 35 colleges in Cincinnati, listed and described below. These schools represent 52,483 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 46,311 full-time students, and a reported 6,189 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Xavier University and College of Mount St. Joseph.

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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DeVry University
Cincinnati, Ohio

Started in 1931, DeVry has grown into one of the largest private universities in the U.S., with locations in many major metro areas.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Cincinnati, Ohio

Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

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

University of Phoenix
West Chester, Ohio

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Brown Mackie College
Cincinnati, 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, Design, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Science And Laboratory Technician, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

The Art Institutes
Cincinnati, Ohio

The Art Institutes (AI) provides programs that stimulate the minds of its students with programs in design, the arts, game programming, culinary cuisine, and fashion.

  • Programs: Architecture And Planning, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Drama And Performing Arts, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Media, Music, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Advanced Diploma, Associate, Bachelor, Bachelor , Certificate, Diploma

Fortis College
Cincinnati, Ohio

Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis College can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Production Trades, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma

Kaplan College KHE
Cincinnati, Ohio

Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Photography And Commercial Art, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

Antonelli College
Cincinnati, Ohio

Offers Associate Degree programs in art, business, and medical career disciplines. Main campus in Cincinnati, Ohio and satellite campuses in Jackson and Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Photography And Commercial Art, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Lincoln College of Technology
Cincinnati, Ohio

Lincoln College of Technology (LCT) has 37 campuses in 17 different states, with online programs as well, in a variety of different fields.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework

National College
Cincinnati, Ohio

Offers degree programs and career training in business, healthcare, and technology fields. Located in several campus locations across the Eastern U.S.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Hospitality, Law, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Diploma

Illinois Centers for Broadcasting
Cincinnati, Ohio

Professional radio and television broadcasting diploma program in fully-equipped studio settings. Five locations: Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; and Denver, Colorado.

  • Programs: Media
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Cincinnati Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Athenaeum of Ohio
6616 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio 45230-2091

  • Programs: theology, religion, ministry, pastoral counseling, bible studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 238 students, 73 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 85 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223-2690

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, child care management, business management, accounting, EMT paramedic, restaurant and catering management, chef training.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,507 students, 7,345 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. Member of a national athletic association.

Eastern Hills Academy of Hair Design
7681 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio 45255

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 101 students, 63 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development
3254 E Kemper Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45241

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, criminal justice and police, HVAC, autobody repair, carpentry, automobile mechanics, aircraft maintenance, aircraft powerplant tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 471 students, 518 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Moler Hollywood Beauty Academy
6142 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45213

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 93 students, 34 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Moore University of Hair Design
7030 Reading Road, Ste. 640
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237-3839

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, salon management.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 15 students, 20 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Temple Baptist College
11965 Kenn Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45240

  • Programs: business management, elementary school teaching, religious education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 60 students, 29 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Western Hills School of Beauty and Hair Design
6490 Glenway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45211

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 308 students, 491 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges in Cincinnati with Selective Admissions

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

Art Academy of Cincinnati
1212 Jackson Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-1706

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: painting, graphic design, photography, illustration, art education, drawing, sculpture, art history and criticism.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 144 students, 143 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 30 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-600. Math: 420-570.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Cincinnati Christian University
2700 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio 45204-3200

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: theology and religious vocations, bible studies, counseling psychology, psychology, youth ministry, business management, early childhood education, religious music.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,051 students, 988 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 458 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-560. Math: 423-568. Writing: 410-558.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
645 W North Bend Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224-1462

  • Programs: funeral and mortuary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 99 students, 130 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

College of Mount St. Joseph
5701 Delhi Rd
Cincinnati, Ohio 45233-1670

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, teacher education, business management, physical therapy, liberal arts and sciences, graphic design, communication studies, athletic trainer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,282 students, 2,070 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 483 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 440-560.
  • 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. Member of a national athletic association.

Gods Bible School and College
1810 Young Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202-6838

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: missionary studies, elementary school teaching, theological and ministerial studies, family and community services, general studies, bible studies, business, music teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 285 students, 231 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 200 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Good Samaritan College of Nursing & Health Science
375 Dixmyth Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220-2489

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 304 students, 229 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-520. Math: 455-510.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Cincinnati
3101 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio 45220

  • Programs: rabinnical studies, religion.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 232 students, 94 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

International Academy of Hair Design
8419 Colerain Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio 45239

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 111 students, 76 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Regency Beauty Institute-Cincinnati
4450 Eastgate Blvd Space #5
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 10 students, 31 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Ross Institute of Medical and Dental Technology
375 Glensprings Dr Ste 201
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

  • Programs: medical assistant, dental assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 150 students, 329 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
2139 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219-2989

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 338 students, 327 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-520. Math: 410-510. Writing: 425-518.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Union Institute & University
440 E McMillan St
Cincinnati, Ohio 45206-1925

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and administration, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, creative writing, elementary school teaching, psychology, business, fine arts.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,719 students, 2,332 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
2624 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0063

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and safety, registered nursing, marketing, clinical lab tech, social work, speech and rhetoric, educational administration, mechanical engineering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 29,319 students, 24,733 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,124 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-610. Math: 500-630. Writing: 470-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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.

Xavier University
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45207-1092

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, liberal arts and sciences, marketing, finance, educational administration, secondary teaching, communication and journalism, registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 6,646 students, 6,025 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,809 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-610. Math: 500-610. Writing: 500-600.
  • 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.

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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
Blue Ash Colleges112,5134,257 
Fairfield Colleges142,097143 
Hamilton Colleges260,6902,934 
Lebanon Colleges116,96265 
Springdale Colleges110,56327 

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