Groovy College Course Catalogs of the 1970s

Whether for their graphic design, optimistic photographs, or quaint vintage charm, I always have a blast looking at old college course catalogs. So I’m going to share some of my favorites with you, grouped by decade. Up first are the groovy ’70s. Here are one dozen college course catalogs from the Me Decade, covering both undergraduate and graduate schools from small junior/community colleges to well-known and prestigious universities.


Vintage college course catalogs of the 1970s

Edison Community College, 1979-80

Vintage college course catalogs of the 1970s

Broward Community College, 1979-80

Vintage college course catalogs of the 1970s

FIsher Junior College, 1974-75

Vintage college course catalogs of the 1970s

William Carey College, 1977-78

Vintage college course catalogs of the 1970s

Chowan College, 1977-78

Vintage college course catalogs of the 1970s

Illinois State University, 1975-76

Vintage college course catalogs of the 1970s

West Chester State College, 1972-74

Vintage college course catalogs of the 1970s

Mary Washington College, 1972-73

Vintage college course catalogs of the 1970s

George Fox College, 1971-73

Vintage college course catalogs of the 1970s

Avila College, Summer 1975

Vintage college course catalogs of the 1970s

Kansas State University, 1973-74

Vintage college course catalogs of the 1970s

Fort Wayne Bible College, 1972-73

(All images courtesy the Internet Archive.)