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Alexandria Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Alexandria Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Alexandria, Louisiana

There are at least 4 colleges in Alexandria, listed and described below. These schools represent 3,078 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,354 full-time students, and a reported 254 dorm rooms.

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Featured Colleges in 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

Alexandria Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, accounting technology, administrative assistant, drafting, electrician, appliance repair, welding, industrial electronics tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 504 students, 461 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Colleges in Alexandria with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, liberal arts and sciences, general studies, elementary school teaching, liberal arts and humanities, psychology, radiographer, medical lab tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 2,574 students, 1,893 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 254 student capacity.
  • 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 Colleges213,8291,106678

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