Colleges Near Richmond

Colleges and universities near me in the Richmond, Louisiana area

There are 24 colleges within 100 miles of Richmond enrolling a total of 80,635 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Louisiana with a population of 577, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Richmond. The nearest college is Alcorn State University in Alcorn State at a distance of 35.4 miles from Richmond. Driving time to these schools from Richmond should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi which is ranked #525 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Louisiana Tech University enrolling 11,427 students. In terms of affordability, Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus in Monroe offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,371 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 Richmond.
Richmond, LA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Louisiana Tech University
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Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 11,427enrollment
  • $12,593net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1045-1290SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

86 miles from Richmond

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Southwest Mississippi Community College
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Summit, MS
 

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,752enrollment
  • $4,136net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

87 miles from Richmond

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University of Arkansas at Monticello
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Monticello, AR
 

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 2,739enrollment
  • $13,575net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

91 miles from Richmond

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Grambling State University
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HBCU
Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#12 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,114enrollment
  • $19,092net price
  • 24%acceptance rate
  • 860-1150SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

90 miles from Richmond

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Mississippi Valley State University
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HBCU
Itta Bena, MS

Mississippi Valley State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,196enrollment
  • $12,304net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • 13-22ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

92 miles from Richmond

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Delta State University
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Cleveland, MS

Delta State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

#7 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,716enrollment
  • $13,457net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.37Avg GPA

97 miles from Richmond

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Hinds Community College and is 45.5 miles from Richmond. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Hinds Community College are $3,825 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Hinds 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.