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Ruston Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Ruston Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Ruston, Louisiana

There are at least 2 colleges in Ruston, listed and described below. These schools represent 10,690 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 9,124 full-time students, and a reported 3,117 dorm rooms.

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

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

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Ruston Colleges with Open Admissions

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

Louisiana Technical College-Ruston Campus
1010 James St
Ruston, Louisiana 71273-1070

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, drafting, accounting technology, industrial mechanics, administrative assistant, data processing tech, carpentry.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 126 students, 124 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 Ruston with Selective Admissions

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

Louisiana Tech University
305 Wisteria
Ruston, Louisiana 71272

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: general studies, business management, biology, engineering, sociology, registered nursing, school counseling, curriculum and instruction.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 10,564 students, 9,000 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 3,117 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 460-590.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. 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
Farmerville Colleges13,80889 
Grambling Colleges14,6935,1612,689

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