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Pensacola Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Pensacola Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Pensacola, Florida

There are at least 7 colleges in Pensacola, listed and described below. These schools represent 22,022 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 17,661 full-time students, and a reported 1,560 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Pensacola Junior College and The University of West Florida.

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Featured Colleges in Pensacola (QuickSchools™)

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Fortis College
Pensacola, Florida

Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis College can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Hospitality, Law, Mechanics And Repair, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Office And Administration, Production Trades, Science, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Certificate, Coursework, Diploma

Pensacola Colleges with Open Admissions

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

George Stone Career Center
2400 Longleaf Dr
Pensacola, Florida 32526-8922

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and police, corrections, nursing assistant, cosmetology, electrician, marine mechanic, HVAC, computer support.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 596 students, 637 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Pensacola Junior College
1000 College Blvd
Pensacola, Florida 32504-8998

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, child care provider, cosmetology, radiation therapist, blood bank tech specialist, facial treatment.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 10,728 students, 7,638 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers
2409 Creighton Rd
Pensacola, Florida 32504

  • Programs: massage therapy, medical assistant, health and medical administrative.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 19 students, 192 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Virginia College-Pensacola
19 W Garden St
Pensacola, Florida 32502-4650

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, pharmacy tech, criminal justice and administration, medical coding, legal assistant, surgical tech, human resources.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 243 students, 366 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges in Pensacola with Selective Admissions

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

Florida Institute of Ultrasound
8800 University Pky Ste 4a
Pensacola, Florida 32514

  • Programs: sonography and ultrasound tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 78 students, 287 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

The University of West Florida
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, Florida 32514-5750

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: elementary school teaching, mass communication, liberal arts and sciences, business management, psychology, special ed, curriculum and instruction, health and physical education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 10,358 students, 8,541 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,560 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-600. Math: 480-580.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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