Colleges Near Albany

Colleges and universities near me in the Albany, Louisiana area

There are 26 colleges within 50 miles of Albany enrolling a total of 127,468 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Louisiana with a population of 1,088, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Albany. The nearest college is Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond at a distance of 7 miles from Albany. Driving time to these schools from Albany should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge which is ranked #367 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Louisiana State University enrolling 37,348 students. In terms of affordability, Northshore Technical Community College in Bogalusa offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,214 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Albany.
Albany, LA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

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#5 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,111enrollment
  • $11,508net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

45 miles from Albany

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Dillard University
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $18,949net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 988-1176SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

47 miles from Albany

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Southern University at New Orleans
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Southern University at New Orleans

Public 4 Year

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  • 1,950enrollment
  • $14,999net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

46 miles from Albany

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Loyola University New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA

Loyola University New Orleans

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,397enrollment
  • $23,808net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

48 miles from Albany

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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
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New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,855enrollment
  • $13,898net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 9

47 miles from Albany

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Northshore Technical Community College
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Bogalusa, LA
 

Northshore Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,074enrollment
  • $9,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

47 miles from Albany

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Tulane University
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New Orleans, LA

Tulane University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 14,027enrollment
  • $50,263net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

48 miles from Albany

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Xavier University of Louisiana
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Xavier University of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 3,419enrollment
  • $18,080net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

47 miles from Albany

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FAQ's

The closest community college is River Parishes Community College and is 28.4 miles from Albany. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at River Parishes Community College are $4,079 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

River Parishes Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.