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New Orleans Colleges

New Orleans Colleges and Schools

Colleges in New Orleans

There are at least 14 colleges in New Orleans, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 51,649 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 40,898 full-time students, and a reported 9,349 dorm rooms.

The largest schools here include Delgado Community College, University of New Orleans, Tulane University of Louisiana and Loyola University New Orleans. For a prestigious selective school, you might want to look at Tulane University of Louisiana or Loyola University New Orleans.

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

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

New Orleans Open Admission Colleges

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

Cameron College
2740 Canal St
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119

  • Programs: phlebotomy, medical coding, medical office assistant, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9 students, 9 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Delgado Community College
615 City Park Ave
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, food prep and kitchen assistant, business management, automobile mechanics, business, general studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 13,210 students, 8,461 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.

Eastern College of Health Vocations
201 Evans Rd. Bldg 400
New Orleans, Louisiana 70123

  • Programs: medical assistant, dental assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 118 students, 118 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
3939 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, Louisiana 70126

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: Christian studies, ministry, theological and ministerial studies, religious education, religious music, bible studies, missionary studies, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,036 students, 1,382 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 260 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare.

Our Lady of Holy Cross College
4123 Woodland Drive
New Orleans, Louisiana 70131-7399

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, education, general studies, counseling psychology, health professions, business management, biology, accounting.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,298 students, 895 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Southern University at New Orleans
6801 Press Drive
New Orleans, Louisiana 70126

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: social work, criminal justice and safety, general studies, psychology, business management, computer science, education courses, biology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,648 students, 2,184 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.

Stevensons Academy of Hair Design
401 Opelousas Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70114

  • Programs: cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 95 students, 39 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

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

Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, mass communication, psychology, registered nursing, criminal justice and safety, business management, youth services, physical therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 956 students, 912 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 839 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 380-500. Math: 380-450. Writing: 370-480.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
433 Bolivar St
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-2223

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, medicine, dentistry, nurse anesthetist, dental hygienist, physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical lab tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 2,234 students, 1,944 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 445 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Loyola University New Orleans
6363 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118-6143

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: law, communication studies, various nursing, psychology, marketing, corrections and criminal justice, theology and religious vocations, philosophy and religious studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree. Other degree.
  • Student Body: 4,360 students, 3,657 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,381 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 550-690. Math: 530-630.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Notre Dame Seminary Graduate School of Theology
2901 South Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118-4391

  • Programs: ministry, theology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
  • Student Body: 109 students, 98 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 130 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Remedial services.

Tulane University of Louisiana
6823 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118-5698

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: finance, law, psychology, history, medicine, anatomical sciences, marketing, English.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 10,125 students, 9,116 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,400 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 600-690. Math: 590-680. Writing: 600-690.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of New Orleans
2000 Lakeshore Drive
New Orleans, Louisiana 70148

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, psychology, communication studies, general studies, accounting, biology, marketing, English.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 11,363 students, 9,085 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,426 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 470-610. Math: 480-620. Writing: 460-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Xavier University of Louisiana
One Drexel Drive
New Orleans, Louisiana 70125-1098

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: biology, pharmacy, psychology, chemistry, mass communication, political science, marketing, educational administration.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 3,088 students, 2,998 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,468 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-520. Math: 400-550. Writing: 410-510.
  • 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
Gretna Colleges117,42355 
Kenner Colleges270,517178 
Metairie Colleges3146,136639 

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