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Colleges in Dallas

There are at least 38 colleges in Dallas, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 53,101 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 35,823 full-time students, and a reported 5,152 dorm rooms.

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

The largest schools here include Richland College, Southern Methodist University, Mountain View College and El Centro College.

Of Note For College Students

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

Dallas 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.

Argosy University
Dallas, Texas

Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 18 campuses in 11 states and online programs.

  • Programs: Administration, Counseling, Health and Human Services, Management and Administration, Psychology, Teaching
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

Court Reporting Institute
Dallas, Texas

The college’s sole program of court reporting allows it to focus all of its attention on preparing students for this particular career. Associate degree can be obtained online.

  • Programs: Journalism, Medical and Dental Administration, Paralegal, Photography and photo journalism
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

Everest College
Dallas, Texas

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

  • Programs: Criminal Justice
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate

Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America
Dallas, Texas

Offers degree programs in culinary arts, baking & pastry and hospitality & restaurant management. Located at thirteen campuses in ten states

  • Programs: Culinary Arts and Pastry
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Sanford-Brown Institute
Dallas, Texas

Students develop career skills in several health-related fields (such as Ultrasound) and criminal justice. Some programs can be finished in as little as 9 months.

  • Programs: Medical and Dental Administration, Medical and Pharmaceutical, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills
Dallas, Texas

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, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Technologies, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills - Medical
Dallas, Texas

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

The Art Institutes
Dallas, Texas

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: Communication, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Family and Consumer, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, Interior Design, Management and Administration, Marketing, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree - General

University of Phoenix
Dallas, Texas

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, Finance, Health and Human Services, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Certificate, Master

Dallas Open Admission Colleges

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

ATI Career Training Center
10003 Technology Blvd. West
Dallas, Texas 75220-4316

  • Programs: medical assistant, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, electrical/electronic tech, massage therapy, commercial art, drafting and design tech, computer support.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 689 students, 679 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

ATI Technical Training Center
6627 Maple Ave
Dallas, Texas 75235

  • Programs: automobile mechanics, HVAC, welding.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 645 students, 645 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Dallas
7555 Lemmon Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75209

  • Programs: aircraft maintenance.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 32 students, 32 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Central Texas Commercial College
9400 N Central Expy Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75231

  • Programs: administrative assistant, legal secretary, medical office assistant, word processing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 104 students, 104 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Dallas Barber & Stylist College
9357 Forest Lane
Dallas, Texas 75243

  • Programs: barber.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 57 students, 57 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
3909 S Buckner Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75227-4314

  • Programs: funeral and mortuary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 247 students, 247 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

El Centro College
801 Main
Dallas, Texas 75202-3604

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, general studies, legal assistant, medical assistant, EMT paramedic, radiographyer, licensed practical nurse, chef training.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,166 students, 3,100 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Interactive Learning Systems
8585 No. Stemmons Fwy . Suite C-15
Dallas, Texas 75247

  • Programs: accounting and related services, administrative assistant, computer and info science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 58 students, 58 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Jones Beauty College
10909 Webb Chapel Rd
Dallas, Texas 75229-3734

  • Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 150 students, 90 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

MJ's Beauty Academy Inc
3939 S Polk Ste 505
Dallas, Texas 75224

  • Programs: personal grooming, cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 58 students, 58 full-time equivalent.

Mountain View College
4849 W Illinois
Dallas, Texas 75211-6599

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, criminal justice and safety, business management, drafting, accounting, business, data processing tech, education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 6,494 students, 3,388 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Neilson Beauty College
416 W Jefferson Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75208

  • Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 58 students, 58 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Olges School of Hair Design
6333 E Mockingbird Ln Ste 201
Dallas, Texas 75214

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 227 students, 227 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Richland College
12800 Abrams Rd
Dallas, Texas 75243-2199

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, accounting, electronics tech, computer networking, teacher aide, web design, real estate, business.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 14,399 students, 7,769 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Ronny J's Barber Styling
443 Bruton Terrace Center
Dallas, Texas 75227

  • Programs: barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 63 students, 63 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Southeastern Career Institute
12005 Ford Road, Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75234

  • Programs: legal assistant, corrections and criminal justice.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 206 students, 206 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Velma B's Beauty Academy
1511 S Ewing Ave.
Dallas, Texas 75216

  • Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 72 students, 72 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Wade College
1950 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 2026 Infomart
Dallas, Texas 75207

  • Programs: merchandising and sales, fashion design, interior design, graphic design.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's.
  • Student Body: 197 students, 195 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 80 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Bill J Priest Institute for Economic Development
1402 Corinth St
Dallas, Texas 75215

Dallas Baptist University
3000 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75211-9299

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, general studies, psychology, liberal arts and sciences, communication studies, business administration, counseling psychology, school counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 4,988 students, 3,431 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,270 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 484-581. Math: 478-582.
  • 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.

Dallas Christian College
2700 Christian Pkwy
Dallas, Texas 75234-7299

  • Programs: bible studies, business, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, teacher ed.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 400 students, 322 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 135 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-560. Math: 396-557.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Dallas Theological Seminary
3909 Swiss Ave
Dallas, Texas 75204

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: ministry, bible studies, religious education, pastoral counseling, theology and religious vocations, missionary studies, theological and ministerial studies, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,899 students, 1,400 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 267 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

K D Studio
2600 Stemmons Fwy Ste 117
Dallas, Texas 75207

  • Programs: drama.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 152 students, 152 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

North Texas Professional Career Institute
6200 Maple Ave
Dallas, Texas 75235

  • Programs: pharmacy tech, licensed practical nurse, medical records tech, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 154 students, 154 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

PCI Health Training Center
8101 John Carpenter Fwy
Dallas, Texas 75247-4720

  • Programs: medical assistant, medical records admin, mental and social health services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 261 students, 261 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Parker College of Chiropractic
2500 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, Texas 75229-5668

  • Programs: chiropractic, anatomy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 990 students, 983 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Paul Quinn College
3837 Simpson Stuart Rd
Dallas, Texas 75241

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: managerial economics, teacher ed, biology, accounting, corrections and criminal justice, sociology, English teaching, communication studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 790 students, 752 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 800 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 390-780. Math: 395-790.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Southern Methodist University
6425 Boaz St
Dallas, Texas 75275-0221

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: finance, law, entrepreneurship, business management, marketing, psychology, electrical engineering, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 11,152 students, 9,314 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,600 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 560-660. Math: 570-670.
  • 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.

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75390-9096

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: medicine, physician assistant, physical therapy, human genetics, clinical lab tech, vocational counseling, dietitian, orthotist/prosthetist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,393 students, 2,006 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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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.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Duncanville Colleges136,08149 
Farmers Branch Colleges127,50810,371 
Grand Prairie Colleges3127,427348 
Irving Colleges6191,61512,365740
Mesquite Colleges2124,52311,998 
Richardson Colleges391,80214,4903,950

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