Colleges in El Paso, Texas
There are at least 11 colleges in El Paso, listed and described below. These schools represent 47,429 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 33,061 full-time students, and a reported 965 dorm rooms.
The largest schools here include El Paso Community College and The University of Texas at El Paso.
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University of Phoenix
El Paso, 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.

Kaplan College KHE
El Paso, Texas
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.

Computer Career Center
El Paso, Texas
Offers career training in the medical, business, and graphics fields. Located on four campuses in Texas and New Mexico.
Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.
Anamarc Educational Institute
3210 Dyer
El Paso, Texas 79930
Computer Labs
#3 Butterfield Trail
El Paso, Texas 79906
El Paso Community College
919 Hunter Drive
El Paso, Texas 79915-1908
Pipo Academy of Hair Design
3000 Pershing Dr
El Paso, Texas 79903
Tri-State Cosmetology Institute 1
6800 Gateway East Blvd., Bldg. 4
El Paso, Texas 79915-1006
Western Technical College Main Campus El Paso
9624 Plaza Circle
El Paso, Texas 79927
These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.
The University of Texas at El Paso
500 W. University Ave
El Paso, Texas 79968-0691
Western Technical College Branch Campus El Paso
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, Texas 79924
(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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| Socorro Colleges | 1 | 27,152 | 125 |
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