The Best Baton Rouge Public Colleges

Baton Rouge, Louisiana area Colleges

There are 2 ranked public colleges within the Baton Rouge city limits and 4 public colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 64,016 students. If you're looking for a large school, Louisiana State University enrolls the most students with 7,320 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Nicholls State University offers the lowest tuition for public colleges in the Baton Rouge area at $4,922 per year.

The top rated public college in the area is Louisiana State University which is ranked #367 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

The Baton Rouge area is home to popular nationally ranked public institutions like Louisiana State University.
Baton Rouge, LA within 50 miles Public 4 year 2 year

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Louisiana State University
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Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Value in Louisiana

  • 37,348enrollment
  • $21,296net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1320SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

8 miles from Baton Rouge

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Nicholls State University
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Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

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#7 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,883enrollment
  • $12,365net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 938-1130SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.34Avg GPA

49 miles from Baton Rouge

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Southeastern Louisiana University
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Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University

Public 4 Year

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#10 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 13,465enrollment
  • $12,291net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

39 miles from Baton Rouge

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Southern University and A & M College
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Baton Rouge, LA

Southern University and A & M College

Public 4 Year

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#12 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,320enrollment
  • $16,959net price
  • 54%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

7 miles from Baton Rouge

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