Colleges Near Metairie

Colleges and universities near me in the Metairie, Louisiana area

There are 2 colleges in Metairie and 38 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 155,050 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Louisiana with a population of 138,481, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Metairie. Driving time to these schools from Metairie 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 Metairie.
Metairie, LA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Blue Cliff College Metairie
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Metairie, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Metairie

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 588enrollment
  • $24,565net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

0 miles from Metairie

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University of Phoenix Louisiana Campus
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Metairie, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Louisiana Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,289enrollment
  • $18,420net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

2 miles from Metairie

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Delgado Community College
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New Orleans, LA

Delgado Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 12,377enrollment
  • $8,634net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

5 miles from Metairie

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Herzing University Kenner
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Kenner, LA
 

Herzing University Kenner

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 375enrollment
  • $22,996net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Metairie

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Loyola University New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA

Loyola University New Orleans

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 4,397enrollment
  • $23,808net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

5 miles from Metairie

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Tulane University
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New Orleans, LA

Tulane University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 14,027enrollment
  • $50,263net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1510SAT range
  • 31-33ACT range
  • 3.64Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

5 miles from Metairie

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Xavier University of Louisiana
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Xavier University of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 3,419enrollment
  • $18,080net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1160SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

5 miles from Metairie

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Dillard University
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,224enrollment
  • $18,949net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 988-1176SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.31Avg GPA

7 miles from Metairie

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University of New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 7,111enrollment
  • $11,508net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 930-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.21Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

7 miles from Metairie

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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
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New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,855enrollment
  • $13,898net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 9

8 miles from Metairie

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Southern University at New Orleans
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Southern University at New Orleans

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,950enrollment
  • $14,999net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
  • 2.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 1

8 miles from Metairie

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Our Lady of Holy Cross College
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New Orleans, LA
 

Our Lady of Holy Cross College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,120enrollment
  • $18,074net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 20

12 miles from Metairie

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Nunez Community College
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Chalmette, LA
 

Nunez Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,393enrollment
  • $12,208net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.52Avg GPA

13 miles from Metairie

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Saint Joseph Seminary College
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St. Benedict, LA
 

Saint Joseph Seminary College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 107enrollment
  • $36,285net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.25Avg GPA

37 miles from Metairie

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Nicholls State University
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Thibodaux, LA

Nicholls State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

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

40 miles from Metairie

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Southeastern Louisiana University
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Hammond, LA

Southeastern Louisiana University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

40 miles from Metairie

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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

0 reviews

 

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

43 miles from Metairie

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River Parishes Community College
R
Sorrento, LA
 

River Parishes Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

43 miles from Metairie

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Delgado Community College and is 4.5 miles from Metairie. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Delgado Community College are $4,679 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Delgado 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.