Arizona's Institutes of Higher Learning

Universities:

• Arizona State University has a 700 acre Main Campus in Tempe, with 3 anchor campuses in northwest Phoenix, Mesa and downtown Phoenix. Total enrollment is in excess of 50,000 (480-965-9011).
• University of Phoenix is the sixth largest private university in the country, with seven campuses locally (480-804-7600).
• Phoenix ITT Technical Institute offers associate’s degrees in computer and network systems and computer drafting and design, as well as associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in computer and electronics technology ( 602-252-2331).
• Grand Canyon University, in Phoenix, is a private liberal arts school offering bachelor’s and masters degrees in an abundance of majors (602-249-3300).
• Western International University offers degrees in business, science and art during one month flexible semester formats. Locations in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale and Tempe (602-943-2311).
• Thunderbird American Graduate School of International Management offers master’s degree in international management. Located in Glendale (602-978-7100).
• Ottawa University has locations in Phoenix (602-371-1188), Scottsdale (480-998-2297) and Tempe (602-438-4468).
• Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (602-275-5533).
• Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation School of Architecture (480-860-2700).
• High Tech Institute (602-279-9700).
• Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff has four satellite locations in Metropolitan Phoenix: Phoenix (602-728-9510), Peoria (623-875-3822), Gilbert (480-539-6586), Paradise Valley (602-493-2728).

Colleges:

Maricopa Community College District consists of ten colleges, two skill centers and multiple satellite education centers, offering Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science and Associate of General Studies degrees.
General information: 480-731-8333.

• Chandler/Gilbert Community College - Chandler (480-732-7000).
• Estrella Mountain Community College - Avondale (623-935-8000).
• Gateway Community College - Phoenix (602-392-5000).
• Glendale Community College - Glendale (623-845-3000).
• Mesa Community College - Mesa (480-461-7000).
• Paradise Valley Community College - Phoenix (602-787-6500).
• Phoenix College - Phoenix (602-285-7500).
• Rio Salado College - Tempe, but classes held at 250 locations, Valley-wide (480-517-8540).
• Scottsdale Community College - Scottsdale (480-423-6000).
• South Mountain Community College - Phoenix (602-243-8000).