Colleges Near Athens

Colleges and universities near me in the Athens, Louisiana area

There are 30 colleges within 100 miles of Athens enrolling a total of 90,099 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Louisiana with a population of 249, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Athens. The nearest college is Northwest Louisiana Technical College in Minden at a distance of 15.6 miles from Athens. Driving time to these schools from Athens should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas which is ranked #373 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Louisiana Tech University enrolling 10,839 students. In terms of affordability, Panola College in Carthage offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $792 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 Athens.
Athens, LA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Northwest Louisiana Technical College
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Minden, LA
 

Northwest Louisiana Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 970enrollment
  • $11,101net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

16 miles from Athens

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Grambling State University
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HBCU
Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,058enrollment
  • $15,796net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 840-990SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

20 miles from Athens

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Louisiana Tech University
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Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 10,839enrollment
  • $12,243net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1280SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

24 miles from Athens

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Bossier Parish Community College
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Bossier City, LA
 

Bossier Parish Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,312enrollment
  • $10,116net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.44Avg GPA

37 miles from Athens

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Career Technical College Shreveport
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Shreveport, LA
 

Career Technical College Shreveport

Private 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 184enrollment
  • $20,316net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

41 miles from Athens

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Centenary College of Louisiana
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Shreveport, LA

Centenary College of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 556enrollment
  • $30,050net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1260SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

43 miles from Athens

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Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Shreveport, LA

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 8,721enrollment
  • $7,587net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1140SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

42 miles from Athens

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University of Phoenix Shreveport Bossier
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Bossier City, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Shreveport Bossier

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 133enrollment
  • $17,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

43 miles from Athens

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South Arkansas Community College
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El Dorado, AR
 

South Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,162enrollment
  • $5,651net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.83Avg GPA

44 miles from Athens

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Northeast Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus
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West Monroe, Louisiana
 

Northeast Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,531enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Athens

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Blue Cliff College Shreveport
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Shreveport, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Shreveport

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 51enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

44 miles from Athens

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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Magnolia, AR

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 5,094enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 905-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

46 miles from Athens

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Southern University at Shreveport
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HBCU
Shreveport, LA
 

Southern University at Shreveport

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,154enrollment
  • $10,091net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

48 miles from Athens

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Remington College Shreveport Campus
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Shreveport, LA
 

Remington College Shreveport Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 352enrollment
  • $25,435net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Athens

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McCann School of Business & Technology Monroe
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Monroe, LA
 

McCann School of Business & Technology Monroe

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 165enrollment
  • $22,533net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

55 miles from Athens

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University of Louisiana Monroe
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Monroe, LA

University of Louisiana Monroe

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 8,398enrollment
  • $11,353net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1085-1320SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

56 miles from Athens

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Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus
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Monroe, Louisiana
 

Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,938enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

59 miles from Athens

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Louisiana Delta Community College
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Monroe, LA
 

Louisiana Delta Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,105enrollment
  • $8,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.41Avg GPA

59 miles from Athens

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northwest Louisiana Technical College and is 15.6 miles from Athens. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northwest Louisiana Technical College are $4,109 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northwest Louisiana Technical 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.