Colleges Near Ruston

Colleges and universities near me in the Ruston, Louisiana area

There 28 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 84,779 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Louisiana with a population of 21,859, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Ruston. Driving time to these schools from Ruston should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Louisiana Tech University which is ranked #601 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Louisiana Tech University enrolling 10,839 students. In terms of affordability, South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,328 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 Ruston.
Ruston, LA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

28 results

Louisiana Tech University
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Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 10,839enrollment
  • $12,243net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1280SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

1 miles from Ruston

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Grambling State University
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HBCU
Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,058enrollment
  • $15,796net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 840-990SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

5 miles from Ruston

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Northeast Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus
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West Monroe, Louisiana
 

Northeast Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,531enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Ruston

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McCann School of Business & Technology Monroe
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Monroe, LA
 

McCann School of Business & Technology Monroe

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 165enrollment
  • $22,533net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Ruston

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University of Louisiana Monroe
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Monroe, LA

University of Louisiana Monroe

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 8,398enrollment
  • $11,353net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1085-1320SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

33 miles from Ruston

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Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus
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Monroe, Louisiana
 

Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,938enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Ruston

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Louisiana Delta Community College
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Monroe, LA
 

Louisiana Delta Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,105enrollment
  • $8,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.41Avg GPA

35 miles from Ruston

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Northwest Louisiana Technical College
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Minden, LA
 

Northwest Louisiana Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 970enrollment
  • $11,101net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

39 miles from Ruston

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South Arkansas Community College
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El Dorado, AR
 

South Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,162enrollment
  • $5,651net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.83Avg GPA

47 miles from Ruston

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Bossier Parish Community College
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Bossier City, LA
 

Bossier Parish Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,312enrollment
  • $10,116net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.44Avg GPA

59 miles from Ruston

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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

60 miles from Ruston

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
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Magnolia, AR

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#5 Best Public Universities in Arkansas

  • 5,094enrollment
  • $14,056net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 905-1190SAT range
  • 17-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

63 miles from Ruston

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Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Shreveport, LA

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 8,721enrollment
  • $7,587net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1140SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

63 miles from Ruston

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Career Technical College Shreveport
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Shreveport, LA
 

Career Technical College Shreveport

Private 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 184enrollment
  • $20,316net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Ruston

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Centenary College of Louisiana
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Shreveport, LA

Centenary College of Louisiana

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 556enrollment
  • $30,050net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1260SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

64 miles from Ruston

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Blue Cliff College Shreveport
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Shreveport, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Shreveport

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 51enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Ruston

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University of Phoenix Shreveport Bossier
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Bossier City, Louisiana
 

University of Phoenix Shreveport Bossier

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 133enrollment
  • $17,883net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Ruston

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Remington College Shreveport Campus
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Shreveport, LA
 

Remington College Shreveport Campus

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 352enrollment
  • $25,435net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

68 miles from Ruston

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Northeast Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus and is 20.6 miles from Ruston. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Northeast Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus are $2,931 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Northeast Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus 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.