Colleges Near Lafayette

Colleges and universities near me in the Lafayette, Louisiana area

There are 5 colleges in Lafayette and 30 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 126,748 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Louisiana with a population of 120,623, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lafayette. Driving time to these schools from Lafayette should be less than 2 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, South Central Louisiana Technical College Young Memorial Campus in Morgan City offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,202 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 Lafayette.
Lafayette, LA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Sowela Technical Community College
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Lake Charles, LA
 

Sowela Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,268enrollment
  • $8,996net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

68 miles from Lafayette

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River Parishes Community College
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Sorrento, LA
 

River Parishes Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,339enrollment
  • $8,359net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Lafayette

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Delta School of Business and Technology
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Lake Charles, LA
 

Delta School of Business and Technology

Private 2 Year

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  • 47enrollment
  • $16,956net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Lafayette

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Louisiana State University Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 4,289enrollment
  • $7,274net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

71 miles from Lafayette

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McNeese State University
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Lake Charles, LA

McNeese State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#6 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 6,230enrollment
  • $10,154net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.36Estimated Avg GPA

71 miles from Lafayette

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Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus
C
Alexandria, LA
 

Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus

Public 2 Year

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#3 Best Value Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,226enrollment
  • $5,431net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

76 miles from Lafayette

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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

79 miles from Lafayette

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Blue Cliff College Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Alexandria

Private 2 Year

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  • 533enrollment
  • $24,522net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

78 miles from Lafayette

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Louisiana College
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Pineville, LA

Louisiana College

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,026enrollment
  • $14,566net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

80 miles from Lafayette

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L E Fletcher Technical Community College
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Houma, LA
 

L E Fletcher Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,047enrollment
  • $4,981net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

88 miles from Lafayette

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Blue Cliff College Houma
B
Houma, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Houma

Private 2 Year

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  • 160enrollment
  • $25,946net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

90 miles from Lafayette

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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

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95 miles from Lafayette

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Acadiana Technical College Lafayette Campus and is 1.3 miles from Lafayette. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Acadiana Technical College Lafayette Campus are $3,151 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Acadiana Technical College Lafayette Campus 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.