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Columbus Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Columbus

There are at least 29 colleges in Columbus, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 90,461 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 73,649 full-time students, and a reported 12,318 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

The largest schools here include Ohio State University - Main Campus, Columbus State Community College, Franklin University and Capital University.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Columbus.

Columbus QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

ACR
Columbus, Ohio

Academy of Court Reporting (ACR) has been providing education in the legal fields since 1970, with locations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

  • Programs: Criminal Justice, Law, Management and Administration, Paralegal
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

Bradford School Columbus
Columbus, Ohio

Gain real job skills through a hands-on learning style. Earn accredited diploma or associate’s degree credentials.

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Engineering Design, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing, Multimedia and Web Design, Paralegal, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

DeVry University
Columbus, 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: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

DeVry University
Columbus, 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: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, Health and Human Services, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Everest Institute
Columbus, Ohio

Founded in 1851 as Duff's Business Institute, the school offers career training programs in 12 states with greater than 25 locations.

  • Programs: Accounting, Health and Human Services, History, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Coursework, Diploma

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Columbus, Ohio

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

TechSkills
Columbus, Ohio

TechSkills offers higher learning education to adults who are seeking to advance their careers, or even start new ones, after extended periods of time in other endeavors.

  • Programs: Communication, Computer Networking, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Technologies, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills - Medical
Columbus, Ohio

Offers career training in health care. Located at 31 campus locations in 17 states

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Technology Education College
Columbus, Ohio

For more than 40 years, Columbus area residents have attended the school to obtain specific skills to help them enhance their careers.

  • Programs: Computer Aided Design (CAD), Criminal Justice, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate

University of Phoenix
Columbus, 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: Accounting, e-Business/ e-Commerce, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

Columbus Open Admission Colleges

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

American School of Technology
2100 Morse Rd Bldg 4599
Columbus, Ohio 43229

  • Programs: medical assistant, HVAC, medical office assistant, computer and info science courses.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 312 students, 312 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Columbus State Community College
550 E Spring St
Columbus, Ohio 43215

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, business management, human development and family studies, veterinary assistant, legal assistant, engineering technician, criminal justice and police.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 22,014 students, 13,434 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.

Franklin University
201 S Grant Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43215-5399

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, accounting, computer science, human resources, marketing, MIS, operations management, finance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 7,033 students, 4,432 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Nationwide Beauty Academy
5300 Westpointe Plz
Columbus, Ohio 43228

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 79 students, 79 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Ohio Institute of Health Careers
1880 E. Dublin - Granville Rd. - Ste 100
Columbus, Ohio 43229-3553

  • Programs: dental assistant, medical assistant, health and medical administrative.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 379 students, 379 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Ohio State College of Barber Styling
4614 E Broad St
Columbus, Ohio 43213

  • Programs: barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 103 students, 98 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Ohio State School of Cosmetology
3717 S High St
Columbus, Ohio 43207

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 43 students, 43 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Ohio State School of Cosmetology & Experts Barber School
4390 Karl Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43203

  • Programs: cosmetology, barber, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 76 students, 76 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Roadmaster Truck Driving Institute
4060 Perimeter Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43228

  • Programs: truck and bus driver.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

The Spa School
5050 N High
Columbus, Ohio 43214

  • Programs: aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 119 students, 119 full-time equivalent.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

American Institute of Alternative Medicine
6685 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43229

  • Programs: massage therapy, acupuncture, traditional Asian medicine.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 305 students, 240 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Capital University
1 College and Main
Columbus, Ohio 43209-2394

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, business management, interdisciplinary studies, social work, registered nursing, music teaching, psychology, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 3,901 students, 3,289 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,113 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-600. Math: 470-600.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Columbus College of Art and Design
107 N Ninth St
Columbus, Ohio 43215

  • Programs: film and photography, illustration, commercial art, fine arts studies, fashion design, industrial design, interior design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,455 students, 1,334 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 304 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 410-560. Math: 410-540.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Mount Carmel College of Nursing
127 So. Davis Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43222-1504

  • Programs: registered nursing, surgical tech, dietitian.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 628 students, 550 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 40 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

North Adult Education Center
100 Arcadia Ave
Columbus, Ohio 43202

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, HVAC, data processing tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 236 students, 211 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Ohio Dominican University
1216 Sunbury Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43219

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, elementary school teaching, general studies, middle school teaching, criminal justice and safety, special ed, psychology, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,942 students, 2,351 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 780 student capacity.
  • 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.

Ohio State University - Main Campus
190 N. Oval Mall
Columbus, Ohio 43210

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, psychology, communication studies, political science, marketing, English, family studies, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 50,504 students, 46,417 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 9,842 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 530-590. Math: 550-610.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Pontifical College Josephinum
7625 N High
Columbus, Ohio 43235-1498

  • Programs: philosophy, ministry, theology, Classical languages, English, Latin American studies, history, philosophy and religious studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 138 students, 133 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 194 student capacity.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Trinity Lutheran Seminary
2199 E Main St
Columbus, Ohio 43209-2334

  • Programs: ministry, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 194 students, 152 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 45 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. 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.)

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(2000)
StudentsDorms
Delaware Colleges325,2432,4141,838
Groveport Colleges13,865167 
Hilliard Colleges124,230  
Reynoldsburg Colleges132,06975 
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