The Best New Orleans Colleges

New Orleans, Louisiana area Colleges

There are 9 ranked colleges within the New Orleans city limits and 16 colleges within a 50 mile radius. Area colleges collectively enroll a total of 70,771 students. If you're looking for a large school, Tulane University enrolls the most students with 588 currently taking classes. In terms of affordability, Northshore Technical Community College offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the New Orleans area at $3,214 per year.

The top rated college in the area is Xavier University of Louisiana which is ranked #596 in the nation by CollegeSimply.

Also explore New Orleans area public, private, four year, public four year, community and junior colleges.
New Orleans, LA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Xavier University of Louisiana
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Xavier University of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

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#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

12 miles from New Orleans

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University of New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA

University of New Orleans

Public 4 Year

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#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

8 miles from New Orleans

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Dillard University
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HBCU
New Orleans, LA

Dillard University

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

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

9 miles from New Orleans

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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

44 miles from New Orleans

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Delgado Community College
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New Orleans, LA

Delgado Community College

Public 2 Year

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

11 miles from New Orleans

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Nunez Community College
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Chalmette, LA
 

Nunez Community College

Public 2 Year

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

8 miles from New Orleans

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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

14 miles from New Orleans

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New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
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New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Aug 9

8 miles from New Orleans

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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

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

Applications Due Jul 20

11 miles from New Orleans

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Saint Joseph Seminary College
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St. Benedict, LA
 

Saint Joseph Seminary College

Private 4 Year

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

33 miles from New Orleans

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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

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

Applications Due Jul 1

7 miles from New Orleans

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Northshore Technical Community College
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Bogalusa, LA
 

Northshore Technical Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,074enrollment
  • $9,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from New Orleans

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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

14 miles from New Orleans

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University of Phoenix Louisiana Campus
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Metairie, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Louisiana Campus

Private 4 Year

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

14 miles from New Orleans

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Herzing University Kenner
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Kenner, LA
 

Herzing University Kenner

Private 4 Year

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

19 miles from New Orleans

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Blue Cliff College Metairie
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Metairie, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Metairie

Private 2 Year

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

15 miles from New Orleans

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