Colleges in Independence, Ohio
There are at least 2 colleges in Independence, listed and described below.
Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Independence; see particularly Valley View, Brecksville, Middleburg Heights, Beachwood, Parma, and Berea colleges.
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University of Phoenix
Independence, 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.
These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
6000 Rockside Woods Boulevard
Independence, Ohio 44131
(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)
| City/Town | Colleges | Pop. (2000) | Students | Dorms |
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| Beachwood Colleges | 2 | 12,186 | 121 | |
| Berea Colleges | 1 | 18,970 | 4,383 | 1,880 |
| Brecksville Colleges | 2 | 13,382 | 411 | |
| Middleburg Heights Colleges | 2 | 15,542 | 122 | |
| Parma Colleges | 1 | 85,655 | 696 |
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