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Colleges in San Antonio

There are at least 35 colleges in San Antonio, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 95,913 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 68,322 full-time students, and a reported 5,871 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio College, Northwest Vista College and St Philips College.

We also provide an extensive list of Texas Colleges.

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San Antonio 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.

Career Point College
San Antonio, Texas

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Office And Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

DeVry University
San Antonio, Texas

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, Engineering Technician, Leisure, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Everest Institute
San Antonio, Texas

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

  • Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma, Non-Degree

Hallmark College
San Antonio, Texas

Offers associate degree and certificate programs in computer networking, electronics engineering, medical assistant, business office administration, and airframe technology. Located in San Antonio, Texas.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Mechanics And Repair, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate

ITT Technical Institute
San Antonio, Texas

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

International Academy of Design and Technology
San Antonio, Texas

Career-oriented design, visual arts and communications curricula in about ten major U.S. metro areas. Flexible class schedules and online study are available for working students.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Leisure, Media, Photography And Commercial Art
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

Kaplan Career Institute
San Antonio, Texas

Offers career training and degree programs in business, health care, information systems, legal studies, secretarial science studies, and specialized technology.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Engineering Technician, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Security And Law Enforcement
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Diploma

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
San Antonio, Texas

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, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

Milan Institute
San Antonio, Texas

Offers career training in business, legal and medical-related fields. Located at nine campus sites in Texas, California, Idaho, and Nevada.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Milan Institute of Cosmetology
San Antonio, Texas

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at five campus sites in Texas and California.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

TechSkills
San Antonio, 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: Computer Science And Engineering, Engineering Technician
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate

TechSkills - Medical
San Antonio, Texas

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

  • Programs: Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Texas Careers
San Antonio, Texas

Established in the late eighties, the school’s mission is to prepare its students for high-growth jobs. The school’s career office assists in local placement.

  • Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Law, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Diploma

University of Phoenix
San Antonio, 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: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Master

San Antonio Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Baptist University of the Americas
8019 Pan Am Expwy
San Antonio, Texas 78224-1336

  • Programs: theological and ministerial studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 195 students, 157 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 95 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.

Career Point Institute
485 Spencer Ln
San Antonio, Texas 78201

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, medical office assistant, medical records admin, legal studies, administrative assistant, systems analyst, accounting and related services, general office occupations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 941 students, 941 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Mims Classic Beauty College
5121 Blanco Rd
San Antonio, Texas 78216-8216

  • Programs: cosmetology, facial treatment, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 73 students, 73 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Northwest Vista College
3535 North West Ellison Dr
San Antonio, Texas 78251

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, business management, elementary school teaching, computer networking, web design, criminal justice and safety, computer programming, biology tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 10,329 students, 6,001 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Palo Alto College
1400 Villaret
San Antonio, Texas 78224-2499

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, psychology, teacher aide, criminal justice and safety, general office occupations, veterinary assistant, interdisciplinary studies, logistics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,662 students, 4,525 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

SW School of Business and Technical Careers-Cosmetology
2402 San Pedro Ave.
San Antonio, Texas 78212-1901

  • Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 21 students, 21 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

San Antonio Beauty College 3
4130 Naco Perrin
San Antonio, Texas 78217

  • Programs: cosmetology, cosmetoloty instructor, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 115 students, 69 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

San Antonio Beauty College 4
2423 Jamar Ste 2
San Antonio, Texas 78226

  • Programs: cosmetology, make-up artist, cosmetoloty instructor, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 67 students, 39 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Ave
San Antonio, Texas 78212-4299

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, substance abuse counseling, registered nursing, banking, child development, fire protection tech, graphic design, criminal justice and police.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 19,819 students, 11,730 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Southwest School of Business & Technical Careers
602 W. Southcross
San Antonio, Texas 78221-0138

  • Programs: medical assistant, cosmetology, general office occupations, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 134 students, 134 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

St Philips College
1801 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, Texas 78203-2098

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, automobile mechanics, liberal arts and sciences, sonography and ultrasound tech, radiographer, registered nursing, medical coding, aircraft powerplant tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,256 students, 5,690 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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 2007 information.

Galen Health Institute-San Antonio
4440 Piedras Drive South Suite 200
San Antonio, Texas 78228

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 306 students, 306 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Oblate School of Theology
285 Oblate Dr
San Antonio, Texas 78216-6693

  • Programs: ministry, theological and ministerial studies, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 180 students, 127 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio
411 SW 24th St
San Antonio, Texas 78207-4689

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, social work, early childhood education, communication disorders, liberal arts and sciences, education, curriculum and instruction.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 2,608 students, 1,829 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 636 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-500. Math: 410-500.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Southern Careers Institute 1 Inc
1405 N Main Ste 100
San Antonio, Texas 78212

  • Programs: medical assistant, pharmacy tech, medical secretary, accounting technology, administrative assistant, general office occupations.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 164 students, 164 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

St Marys University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228-8572

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, business management, biology, psychology, international relations, communication studies, public administration, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 3,920 students, 3,508 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,117 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-570. Math: 470-580.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

The Academy of Health Care Professions
4738 N. W. Loop 410
San Antonio, Texas 78229

  • Programs: medical coding, dental assistant, radiographer, medical assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 284 students, 284 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medicine, EMT paramedic, dentistry, nurse practitioner, dental hygienist, health service and sciences, physical therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,868 students, 2,557 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling.

The University of Texas at San Antonio
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249-1644

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, biology, psychology, accounting, finance, criminal justice and safety, business management, business.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 28,533 students, 23,409 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,208 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-560. Math: 460-580. Writing: 440-540.
  • 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.

Trinity University
One Trinity Place
San Antonio, Texas 78212-7200

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: communication studies, English, accounting, history, Spanish language, finance, political science, economics.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,686 students, 2,607 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,829 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 600-690. Math: 610-690. Writing: 590-670.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of the Incarnate Word
4301 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, business administration, registered nursing, education, communication studies, organizational behavior, liberal arts and sciences, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 5,752 students, 4,151 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 986 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-530. Math: 410-530.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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