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Cleveland Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Cleveland, Ohio

There are at least 19 colleges in Cleveland, listed and described below. These schools represent 57,719 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 43,642 full-time students, and a reported 6,994 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland State University, Case Western Reserve University and John Carroll University.

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's Keller Graduate School of Management
Cleveland, 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

Sanford Brown College
Cleveland, Ohio

Students attend the school to gain practical skills directly useful in their chosen fields. Multiple campuses around St. Louis plus one in Milwaukee.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Design, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma

Kaplan Career Institute
Cleveland, Ohio

Offers career training and degree programs in business, health care, information systems, legal studies, secretarial science studies, and specialized technology.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

Illinois Centers for Broadcasting
Cleveland, 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

Cleveland Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants
2450 Prospect Ave E. 2nd Flr.
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2285

  • Programs: medical assistant, dental assistant, medical records admin, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 126 students, 364 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Cleveland Municipal School District Adult and Cont
4600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44102

  • Programs: carpentry, welding, child care provider, electrician, office data entry, machinist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 97 students, 124 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Cuyahoga Community College
700 Carnegie Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2878

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, early childhood education, business management, licensed practical nurse, legal assistant, administrative assistant, criminal justice and police.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 24,563 students, 16,019 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Ohio Technical College
1374 E 51st St
Cleveland, Ohio 44103

  • Programs: automobile mechanics, autobody repair, motorcycle mechanic, vehicle maintenance, mechanic and repair, diesel mechanics, truck and bus driver, electrical installation and repair.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 919 students, 1,312 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges in Cleveland with Selective Admissions

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

Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, various nursing, social work, medicine, biomedical engineering, banking, psychology, business administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 9,844 students, 7,122 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,484 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 590-690. Math: 620-720. Writing: 580-680.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Central School of Practical Nursing Cleveland
4600 Carnegie Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44103-0000

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 79 students, 171 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Chancellor University
3921 Chester Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, criminal justice and administration, accounting, legal assistant, human resources, liberal arts and humanities, computer support, marketing studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 570 students, 355 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Cleveland Institute of Art
11141 East Blvd
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-1710

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: multimedia, painting, drawing, interior design, textile arts, illustration, sculpture, fine arts studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 485 students, 498 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 105 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-580. Math: 470-540.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Cleveland Institute of Music
11021 East Blvd
Cleveland, Ohio 44106-1776

  • Programs: music performance, music theory and composition, various music studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 453 students, 474 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 100 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115-2214

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, curriculum and instruction, law, psychology, social work, communication studies, finance, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 15,038 students, 12,087 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 842 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-540. Math: 400-570.
  • 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.

Huron School of Nursing
13951 Terrace Rd
Cleveland, Ohio 44112-4399

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 289 students, 208 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

John Carroll University
20700 N Park Blvd
Cleveland, Ohio 44118-4581

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, communication studies, marketing, biology, English, accounting, early childhood education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 3,766 students, 3,535 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,962 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-590. Math: 490-600. Writing: 480-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Notre Dame College
4545 College Rd
Cleveland, Ohio 44121-4293

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, accounting, education of learning disabled, psychology, reading teaching, business and related services, marketing, early childhood education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,490 students, 1,373 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 501 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-520. Math: 420-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

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(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)
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Fairview Park Colleges117,57261 
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