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Baton Rouge Colleges

Baton Rouge Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Baton Rouge

There are at least 19 colleges in Baton Rouge, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 49,801 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 43,542 full-time students, and a reported 7,264 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Louisiana State University, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge Community College and Our Lady of the Lake College.

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

Of Note For College Students

  • Baton Rouge is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Baton Rouge.

Baton Rouge QuickSchools™

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Remington College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Career college with multiple campuses all across the United States. Instruction with a strong component based on learning by doing.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Cooking And Culinary Arts, Design, Engineering Technician, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Diploma
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Baton Rouge Open Admission Colleges

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

Aveda Institute-Baton Rouge
2834 S Sherwood Forest Blvd Ste A
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816-2246

  • Programs: cosmetology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 97 students, 97 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Baton Rouge Community College
5310 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: general studies, industrial production tech, business, liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities, education, science tech, security and protective services.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,031 students, 5,083 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Baton Rouge School of Computers
10425 Plaza Americana
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816-8188

  • Programs: data entry, computer support, computer and info science, computer networking, webmastering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 83 students, 54 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Camelot College
2618 Wooddale Blvd Ste A
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805

  • Programs: medical assistant, cosmetology, data processing tech, cosmetoloty instructor, legal assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 278 students, 278 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 175 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

D-Jays School of Beauty Arts and Sciences
10120 Red Oaks Dr.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 95 students, 79 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Delta College of Arts & Technology
7380 Exchange Place
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806-1529

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, medical assistant, medical coding, dental assistant, commercial art, administrative assistant, health aide.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 137 students, 137 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge
8067 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815

  • Programs: truck and bus driver.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 124 students, 124 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

ITI Technical College
13944 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70817

  • Programs: industrial tech, information science, instrumentation tech, drafting, HVAC, electronics tech, electrician.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 427 students, 427 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Louisiana Technical College-Baton Rouge Campus
3250 North Acadian Thruway East
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, automobile mechanics, welding, HVAC, system administration, child care provider, chef training, medical secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,490 students, 792 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Medical Training College
10525 Plaza Americana Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816-5820

  • Programs: massage therapy, medical assistant, health and medical administrative, licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 74 students, 74 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Our Lady of the Lake College
7434 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808-4380

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, liberal arts and sciences, physical therapist assistant, health services administration, radiographer, clinical lab tech, respiratory therapy assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,103 students, 1,267 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Baton Rouge College
2834 S Sherwood Forest Blvd. Ste B12
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816

  • Programs: legal assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 18 students, 17 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Radiologic Technology
3600 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806

  • Programs: radiation therapist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 40 students, 40 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing
3616 North Blvd
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806

  • Programs: registered nursing.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 68 students, 68 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803-2750

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, general studies, business management, psychology, physical education teaching, mass communication, English, political science.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 28,628 students, 26,901 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 4,483 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-640. Math: 550-650. Writing: 490-620.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Medvance Institute of Baton Rouge
9255 Interline Avenue
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809-1908

  • Programs: medical assistant, pharmacy tech, medical records tech, surgical tech, radiation therapist, medical lab tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 327 students, 327 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Southern University Law Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813

  • Programs: law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 493 students, 449 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

Southern University and A & M College
Southern Branch Post Office
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and safety, elementary/middle school admin, mass communication, psychology, registered nursing, family and consumer science, computer science, vocational counseling.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 8,288 students, 7,328 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,606 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Math: 350-470.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. 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
Denham Springs Colleges18,75766 
Gonzales Colleges18,156186 
Plaquemine Colleges17,06438 

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