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Baton Rouge Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Baton Rouge

There are at least 20 colleges in Baton Rouge, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 57,185 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 50,310 full-time students, and a reported 8,542 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.

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Baton Rouge QuickSchools™

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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: Computer Networking, Criminal Justice, HVAC Electrical Construction, Information Technology, Management and Administration, Medical and Dental Administration, Medical Assisting and Nursing
  • Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Diploma

Baton Rouge Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 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: 106 students, 106 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: general studies, liberal arts and sciences, industrial production tech, business, liberal arts and humanities.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,000 students, 4,926 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 networking, computer support, computer and info science, webmastering.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 83 students, 62 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: medical assistant, cosmetology, data processing tech, education courses, legal assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 336 students, 336 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 230 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

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

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse, medical assistant, medical transcription, dental assistant, health aide, design and visual communication, computer typography.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 380 students, 380 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Domestic Health Care Institute
4826 Jamestown Ave
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808-3224

  • Programs: nursing assistant, medical assistant, home health aide, dental assistant, chef training.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

ITI Technical College
13944 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70817

  • Programs: instrumentation tech, HVAC, industrial tech, drafting, information science, electrician, electronics tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 343 students, 271 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Louisiana Technical College - Baton Rouge Campus
3250 North Acadian Thruway East
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70805-6699

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, child care provider, computer networking, accounting technology, drafting, administrative assistant, HVAC, welding.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 1,028 students, 717 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: 180 students, 180 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

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

  • Programs: legal assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 50 students, 40 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Flexibility: 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: 29 students, 29 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: 78 students, 78 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

D - Jays School of Beauty Arts and Sciences
5131 Government St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806

  • Programs: cosmetology, personal grooming.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 128 students, 128 full-time equivalent.

In Touch Bodyworks Institute
6160 Perkins Rd Ste 200
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70808

  • Programs: massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 29 students, 12 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803-2750

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, biology, business management, psychology, mass communication, physical education teaching, accounting, law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 34,128 students, 31,711 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 5,297 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 520-630. Math: 540-660.
  • 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, surgical tech, medical records tech, medical lab tech, medical lab assistant, health professions.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 357 students, 333 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, liberal arts and sciences, radiographyer, physical therapist assistant, respiratory therapy assistant, EMT paramedic, clinical lab tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,083 students, 1,272 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Southern University Law Center
PO Box 9294
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813

  • Programs: law.
  • Degrees/Certificates: First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 483 students, 457 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

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

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: computer science, elementary/middle school admin, registered nursing, mass communication, criminal justice and safety, business management, family and consumer science, recreational therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 10,364 students, 9,272 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,015 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 380-470. Math: 370-480.
  • 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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(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2005.)

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