Colleges Near Ponchatoula

Colleges and universities near me in the Ponchatoula, Louisiana area

There are 29 colleges within 50 miles of Ponchatoula enrolling a total of 136,864 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Louisiana with a population of 6,559, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ponchatoula. The nearest college is Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond at a distance of 5.3 miles from Ponchatoula. Driving time to these schools from Ponchatoula should be less than 1 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, Northshore Technical Community College in Bogalusa offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,214 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 Ponchatoula.
Ponchatoula, LA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

5 miles from Ponchatoula

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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

20 miles from Ponchatoula

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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

32 miles from Ponchatoula

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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

33 miles from Ponchatoula

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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

34 miles from Ponchatoula

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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

36 miles from Ponchatoula

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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

35 miles from Ponchatoula

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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

37 miles from Ponchatoula

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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

38 miles from Ponchatoula

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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

37 miles from Ponchatoula

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Remington College Baton Rouge Campus
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Baton Rouge, LA
 

Remington College Baton Rouge Campus

Private 2 Year

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  • 152enrollment
  • $27,917net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Ponchatoula

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Court Reporting Institute of Louisiana
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Baton Rouge, LA
 

Court Reporting Institute of Louisiana

Private 2 Year

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  • 2enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

36 miles from Ponchatoula

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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

38 miles from Ponchatoula

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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

39 miles from Ponchatoula

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Medvance Institute Baton Rouge
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Baton Rouge, LA
 

Medvance Institute Baton Rouge

Private 2 Year

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  • 375enrollment
  • $26,225net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

38 miles from Ponchatoula

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Loyola University New Orleans
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New Orleans, LA

Loyola University New Orleans

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Apr 15

40 miles from Ponchatoula

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Our Lady of the Lake College
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Baton Rouge, LA
 

Our Lady of the Lake College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,228enrollment
  • $15,916net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 20-24ACT range
  • 3.23Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

40 miles from Ponchatoula

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Tulane University
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New Orleans, LA

Tulane University

Private 4 Year

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

Applications Due Jan 15

40 miles from Ponchatoula

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FAQ's

The closest community college is River Parishes Community College and is 31.6 miles from Ponchatoula. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at River Parishes Community College are $4,079 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

River Parishes 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.