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Hammond Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Hammond

There are at least 3 colleges in Hammond, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 15,248 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 13,131 full-time students, and a reported 2,285 dorm rooms.

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Of Note For College Students

  • Hammond is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Hammond.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Hammond.

Hammond Open Admission Colleges

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

Compass Career College
42353 Deluxe Plaza Suite 16
Hammond, Louisiana 70403

  • Programs: medical assistant, nursing assistant, medical coding, health aide, phlebotomy, medical secretary.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 160 students, 160 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Placement assistance.

Louisiana Technical College-Hammond Area Branch Campus
111 Pride Dr
Hammond, Louisiana 70401

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, health aide, automobile mechanics, EMT paramedic, medical secretary, barber, accounting technology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 344 students, 228 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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.

Southeastern Louisiana University
548 Western Ave.
Hammond, Louisiana 70402

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, general studies, registered nursing, elementary school teaching, marketing, accounting, criminal justice and safety, communication studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 14,744 students, 12,743 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 2,285 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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
Covington Colleges28,483203 

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