Best colleges in Dover

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Located in central Delaware and home to East Coast favorite Dover International Speedway, Dover is a vibrant community that will keep your adventurist spirit satisfied year around. With 4 colleges in town and 30 education institutions in reach, Dover has endless major options ranging from sports management to biological chemistry.* Registered nurses and accountants earn the highest hourly wages, so business and healthcare degrees might pay themselves off in the long run. And close proximity to big businesses like DuPont, General Motors, AstraZeneca, and the Dover Air Force Base, you’ll be set up for success in Dover even after graduation.*

Dover, with its 12 museums dedicated to everything from airplanes to Victrolas, year-around festivals and a thriving nearby Amish community, is one place where you can get in touch with American history.* But it’s not all about celebrating the past. Dover has a big enough winery and brewery scene to keep you busy in the present, as well as countless eateries including local favorite 33 West.* What’s more, Dover is a retail lover’s dream with over 7 major shopping destinations including the Colonnade Shops…as well as no state sales tax.* And when you have a hankering for the great outdoors, look no further than a visit to Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge for scenic tidal salt marsh landscape and beautiful shorebirds and waterfowl.* Whether you want a day of outdoor escapes, an exciting afternoon watching NASCAR’s finest, or an evening on the town at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, you’re guaranteed to keep life interesting outside of the classroom in Dover. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on a wonderful collegiate experience in the First State.