The Best Baton Rouge Public Four Year Colleges

Baton Rouge, Louisiana area Colleges

There are 2 ranked public four year colleges within the Baton Rouge city limits and 4 public four year colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 66,800 students. If you're looking for a large school, Louisiana State University enrolls the most students with 7,341 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Nicholls State University offers the lowest tuition for public four year colleges in the Baton Rouge area at $4,922 per year.

The top rated public four year college in the area is Louisiana State University which is ranked #287 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

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

  • 39,418enrollment
  • $21,808net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1330SAT range
  • 24-29ACT range
  • 3.77Avg GPA

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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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#8 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 6,180enrollment
  • $11,029net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 928-1145SAT range
  • 18-24ACT 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

  • 13,861enrollment
  • $12,007net price
  • 94%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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#13 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,341enrollment
  • $18,937net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 798-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

7 miles from Baton Rouge

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