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

Southern University at Shreveport
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HBCU
Shreveport, LA
 

Southern University at Shreveport

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,154enrollment
  • $10,091net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.0Avg GPA

70 miles from Ruston

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Southern Arkansas University Tech
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Camden, AR
 

Southern Arkansas University Tech

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 943enrollment
  • $4,153net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.7Avg GPA

75 miles from Ruston

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Louisiana College
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Pineville, LA

Louisiana College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,026enrollment
  • $14,566net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

85 miles from Ruston

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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

 

  • 2,719enrollment
  • $12,693net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.71Avg GPA

87 miles from Ruston

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Blue Cliff College Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Alexandria

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 533enrollment
  • $24,522net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

87 miles from Ruston

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Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus
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Alexandria, LA
 

Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,226enrollment
  • $5,431net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

89 miles from Ruston

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University of Arkansas Community College Hope
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Hope, AR
 

University of Arkansas Community College Hope

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,188enrollment
  • $7,240net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.86Avg GPA

95 miles from Ruston

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Louisiana State University Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 4,289enrollment
  • $7,274net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

94 miles from Ruston

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Alcorn State University
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HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,933enrollment
  • $14,864net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 903-1115SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

98 miles from Ruston

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Texas State Technical College Marshall
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Marshall, Texas
 

Texas State Technical College Marshall

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 810enrollment
  • $12,427net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

100 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.