Lakeland Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Lakeland Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Lakeland, Florida

There are at least 5 colleges in Lakeland, listed and described below. These schools represent 6,037 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 5,573 full-time students, and a reported 2,731 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Lakeland; see particularly Winter Haven colleges.

The largest schools here include Southeastern University Lakeland and Florida Southern College.

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

Featured Colleges in Lakeland (QuickSchools™)

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Everest University
Lakeland, Florida

Offers career education and degree programs in business, accounting, paralegal, criminal justice, and health care from ten campuses in Florida.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Construction Trades, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma

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Keiser University Campus
Lakeland, Florida

Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Doctorate, Master

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Lakeland Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Southeastern University Lakeland
1000 Longfellow Blvd
Lakeland, Florida 33801-6034

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: theology and religious vocations, psychology, human services, office management, business, elementary school teaching, organizational communications, business management.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 3,069 students, 2,954 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,556 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. Member of a national athletic association.

Traviss Career Center
3225 Winter Lake Rd
Lakeland, Florida 33803

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, personal grooming, cosmetology, medical secretary, computer networking, HVAC, electrician.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 673 students, 686 full-time equivalent.
Flexibility: Distance learning.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges in Lakeland with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr
Lakeland, Florida 33801-5698

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: marketing, finance, psychology, education, elementary school teaching, biology, accounting, criminology.
Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 2,295 students, 1,933 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,175 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-580. Math: 490-580. Writing: 460-570.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. 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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