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Tyler Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Tyler

There are at least 6 colleges in Tyler, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 15,275 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 11,866 full-time students, and a reported 1,916 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Tyler Junior College and The University of Texas at Tyler.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Texas Colleges.

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Le Tourneau University
Tyler, Texas

Offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of fields. Offered online and at campus locations in Texas

  • Programs: Business And Management, Education And Teaching, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Certificate, Master
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Tyler Open Admission Colleges

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

Star College of Cosmetology 2
520 E Front St
Tyler, Texas 75702-8214

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 100 students, 100 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Texas College
2404 N. Grand Avenue
Tyler, Texas 75702

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, education courses, biology, sociology, education, health and fitness, political science, computer science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 774 students, 756 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 464 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Tyler Junior College
1400 East Fifth Street
Tyler, Texas 75789-0001

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, general studies, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, registered nursing, business, welding, pre-nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,217 students, 6,018 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 600 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Careers Unlimited
335 S Bonner
Tyler, Texas 75702

  • Programs: barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 47 students, 47 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

The University of Texas at Tyler
3900 University Blvd
Tyler, Texas 75799-6699

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, interdisciplinary studies, business management, psychology, finance, health and physical education, history, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 6,137 students, 4,945 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 852 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 460-580. Math: 490-590. Writing: 440-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. 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
Kilgore Colleges111,3015,150525

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