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Dayton Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Dayton, Ohio

There are at least 14 colleges in Dayton, listed and described below. These schools represent 45,843 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 36,745 full-time students, and a reported 9,068 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Sinclair Community College, Wright State University-Main Campus and University of Dayton.

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
Dayton, 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
Dayton, 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
Dayton, 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

Kaplan College KHE
Dayton, 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

Lincoln College of Technology
Dayton, 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

ITT Technical Institute
Dayton, Ohio

With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.

  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master

Dayton Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Carousel Beauty College Dayton
125 E Second St
Dayton, Ohio 45402

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 39 students, 58 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology Dayton
568 Miamisburg-Centrville Rd
Dayton, Ohio 45459

  • Programs: cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 113 students, 188 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology Fairborn
7535 Poe Avenue
Dayton, Ohio 45414

  • Programs: cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 157 students, 141 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Dayton Barber College
28 W Fifth St
Dayton, Ohio 45402

  • Programs: barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 49 students, 112 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Sinclair Community College
444 W. Third St.
Dayton, Ohio 45402-1460

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: EMT paramedic, liberal arts and sciences, real estate, printmaking, automotive tech, registered nursing, business, medical records tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 18,691 students, 12,404 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.

Wright State University-Main Campus
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, business, middle school teaching, psychology, elementary school teaching, electrical engineering, early childhood education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 16,151 students, 14,021 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,987 student capacity.
  • 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.

Colleges in Dayton with Selective Admissions

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

United Theological Seminary
4501 Denlinger Rd.
Dayton, Ohio 45426-2308

  • Programs: theology and religious vocations, ministry, theology, theological and ministerial studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 248 students, 167 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

University of Dayton
300 College Pk
Dayton, Ohio 45469

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: educational administration, law, finance, mechanical engineering, psychology, marketing, accounting, public relations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 10,395 students, 9,654 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 6,081 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-620. Math: 530-640.
  • 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.

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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
Clayton Colleges113,347326 
Huber Heights Colleges138,21271 
Kettering Colleges457,5021,034120
Troy Colleges221,999181 
Xenia Colleges124,1641,089 
Yellow Springs Colleges23,761806 

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