Colleges in Arlington, Virginia
There are at least 9 colleges in Arlington, listed and described below. These schools represent 3,832 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 3,324 full-time students, and a reported 750 dorm rooms.
Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Arlington; see particularly Annandale, and Fairfax colleges.
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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.
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management
Arlington, Virginia
Offers MBA and Master's degree management programs. Located at several sites in the United States and Canada

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

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.

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.
Argosy University
Arlington, Virginia
Offers degree programs in business, education, health sciences, and psychology and behavioral sciences. 19 campuses in 11 states and online programs.
Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.
Graham Webb International Academy of Hair
1621 N. Kent St, Suite 1617 Ll Rosslyn Plaza
Arlington, Virginia 22209-2131
These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.
Institute for the Psychological Sciences
2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 511
Arlington, Virginia 22202
Marymount University
2807 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, Virginia 22207-4299
(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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| Alexandria Colleges | 3 | 128,283 | 140 | |
| Annandale Colleges | 3 | 54,994 | 41,379 | |
| Fairfax Colleges | 2 | 21,498 | 30,276 | 4,865 |
| Herndon Colleges | 2 | 21,655 | 72 | |
| Manassas Colleges | 8 | 35,135 | 385 |
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