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Alexandria Colleges

Alexandria Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Alexandria

There are at least 4 colleges in Alexandria, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 3,121 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,250 full-time students.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Louisiana Colleges.

Alexandria QuickSchools™

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Blue Cliff College
Alexandria, Louisiana

Originally started as a network of massage therapy schools about 20 years ago, the school now offers additional career programs. There are seven locations but each remains small, helping preserve a sense of personalized attention.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma
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Alexandria Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Alexandria Academy of Beauty Culture
2305 Rapides Ave
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301-5730

  • Programs: cosmetoloty instructor, personal grooming, barber, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 43 students, 43 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Louisiana Technical College-Alexandria Campus
4311 South MacArthur Drive
Alexandria, Louisiana 71302-3137

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, drafting, health aide, accounting technology, administrative assistant, electrician, industrial electronics tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 504 students, 388 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Louisiana State University at Alexandria
8100 Hwy 71 South
Alexandria, Louisiana 71302-9121

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, general studies, elementary school teaching, psychology, kindergarten/preschool teaching, radiographer.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 2,574 students, 1,819 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Pineville Colleges213,8291,106665

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