Colleges Near Lake Charles

Colleges and universities near me in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area

There are 3 colleges in Lake Charles and 115 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 732,061 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Louisiana with a population of 71,993, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Lake Charles. Driving time to these schools from Lake Charles should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Rice University in Houston, Texas which is ranked #9 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Texas A&M University College Station enrolling 74,014 students. In terms of affordability, Wharton County Junior College in Wharton offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $768 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 Lake Charles.
Lake Charles, LA within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

0 reviews

 

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

2 miles from Lake Charles

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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

2 miles from Lake Charles

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Sowela Technical Community College
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Lake Charles, LA
 

Sowela Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

3 miles from Lake Charles

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Lamar State College Orange
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Orange, TX
 

Lamar State College Orange

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,682enrollment
  • $2,321net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

32 miles from Lake Charles

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Lamar State College Port Arthur
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Port Arthur, TX

Lamar State College Port Arthur

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,600enrollment
  • $3,659net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Lake Charles

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Louisiana State University Eunice
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Eunice, LA
 

Louisiana State University Eunice

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,038enrollment
  • $10,461net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 7

50 miles from Lake Charles

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Lamar University
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Beaumont, TX

Lamar University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 16,803enrollment
  • $11,757net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

52 miles from Lake Charles

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Lamar Institute of Technology
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Beaumont, TX
 

Lamar Institute of Technology

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,808enrollment
  • $9,346net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

53 miles from Lake Charles

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Acadiana Technical College Lafayette Campus
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Lafayette, Louisiana
 

Acadiana Technical College Lafayette Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,829enrollment
  • $8,219net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Lake Charles

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South Louisiana Community College
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Lafayette, LA
 

South Louisiana Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 5,677enrollment
  • $10,135net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

69 miles from Lake Charles

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Remington College Lafayette Campus
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Lafayette, LA
 

Remington College Lafayette Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 270enrollment
  • $26,317net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

71 miles from Lake Charles

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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Lafayette, LA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 15,219enrollment
  • $13,036net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1023-1198SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

71 miles from Lake Charles

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University of Phoenix Lafayette
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Lafayette, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Lafayette

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 141enrollment
  • $18,341net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

72 miles from Lake Charles

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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

83 miles from Lake Charles

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Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus
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Alexandria, LA
 

Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Louisiana

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

86 miles from Lake Charles

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Blue Cliff College Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Alexandria

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

86 miles from Lake Charles

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Louisiana College
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Pineville, LA

Louisiana College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

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

90 miles from Lake Charles

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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Natchitoches, LA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#11 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 9,389enrollment
  • $14,238net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 955-1135SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

107 miles from Lake Charles

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Sowela Technical Community College and is 3.3 miles from Lake Charles. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Sowela Technical Community College are $4,265 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Sowela Technical 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.