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Arlington Colleges

Arlington Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Arlington

There are at least 10 colleges in Arlington, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 4,697 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 3,835 full-time students, and a reported 695 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Arlington; see particularly Annandale, and Fairfax colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Arlington is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Arlington.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Arlington.

Arlington 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
Arlington, Virginia

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

  • Programs: Accounting, Administration, Counseling, Criminal Justice, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Health and Human Services, International, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Psychology, Teaching
  • Degrees/Course Work: Bachelor, Doctorate, Master

DeVry University
Arlington, Virginia

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: Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor

Everest College
Arlington, Virginia

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

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Arlington, Virginia

  • Programs: Accounting, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Finance, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Public, Technologies
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate, Master

Strayer University
Arlington, Virginia

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

  • Programs: Accounting, Communication, Computer Networking, e-Business/ e-Commerce, Engineering Design, Family and Consumer, Finance, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, International, Law, Management and Administration, Marketing, Medical and Dental Administration, Multimedia and Web Design, Photography and photo journalism, Public, Teaching, Visual Arts
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master

The Art Institutes
Arlington, Virginia

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: Advertising, Arts Crafts and Leisure, Communication, Communications, Culinary Arts and Pastry, Family and Consumer, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Hospitality Management, Information Technology, 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

Arlington Open Admission Colleges

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

ACT College
1100 Wilson Blvd, Suite M780
Arlington, Virginia 22209-2297

  • Programs: medical assistant, dental assistant, medical secretary, pharmacy courses, massage therapy, radiographyer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 482 students, 482 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Banner College - Arlington
2300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600
Arlington, Virginia 22201

  • Programs: graphic design, medical assistant, computer security, medical billing, surgical tech, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 258 students, 241 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Graham Webb International Academy of Hair
1621 N. Kent St, Suite 1617 Ll Rosslyn Plaza
Arlington, Virginia 22209-2131

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 281 students, 267 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Marymount University
2807 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, Virginia 22207-4299

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, psychology courses, elementary school teaching, organizational behavior, interior design, social psychology, human resources.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 3,676 students, 2,845 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 695 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-563. Math: 440-550.
  • Flexibility: 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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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
Alexandria Colleges3128,283116 
Annandale Colleges354,99437,903 
Fairfax Colleges121,49829,7284,000
Falls Church Colleges310,377730 
Mclean Colleges338,929  
Vienna Colleges114,453  

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