Colleges Near Columbia

Colleges and universities near me in the Columbia, Louisiana area

There are 20 colleges within 100 miles of Columbia enrolling a total of 79,237 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Louisiana with a population of 390, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Columbia. The nearest college is Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus in Monroe at a distance of 27.5 miles from Columbia. Driving time to these schools from Columbia should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Louisiana Tech University in Ruston which is ranked #601 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Louisiana Tech University enrolling 10,839 students. In terms of affordability, South Arkansas Community College in El Dorado offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,328 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Columbia.
Columbia, LA within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus
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Monroe, Louisiana
 

Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,938enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

27 miles from Columbia

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Louisiana Delta Community College
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Monroe, LA
 

Louisiana Delta Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,105enrollment
  • $8,377net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.41Avg GPA

27 miles from Columbia

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University of Louisiana Monroe
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Monroe, LA

University of Louisiana Monroe

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 8,398enrollment
  • $11,353net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1085-1320SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

29 miles from Columbia

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McCann School of Business & Technology Monroe
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Monroe, LA
 

McCann School of Business & Technology Monroe

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 165enrollment
  • $22,533net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

29 miles from Columbia

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Northeast Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus
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West Monroe, Louisiana
 

Northeast Louisiana Technical College Delta Ouachita Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,531enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

31 miles from Columbia

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Louisiana Tech University
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Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#3 Best Colleges in Louisiana

  • 10,839enrollment
  • $12,243net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1088-1280SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

44 miles from Columbia

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Grambling State University
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HBCU
Grambling, LA

Grambling State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

#13 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 5,058enrollment
  • $15,796net price
  • 42%acceptance rate
  • 840-990SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.01Avg GPA

47 miles from Columbia

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Louisiana College
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Pineville, LA

Louisiana College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Private Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,026enrollment
  • $14,566net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1190SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.35Avg GPA

58 miles from Columbia

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Alcorn State University
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HBCU
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 2,933enrollment
  • $14,864net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 903-1115SAT range
  • 15-24ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

57 miles from Columbia

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Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus
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Alexandria, LA
 

Central Louisiana Technical College Alexandria Campus

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

#3 Best Value Colleges in Louisiana

  • 1,226enrollment
  • $5,431net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Columbia

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Blue Cliff College Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA
 

Blue Cliff College Alexandria

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 533enrollment
  • $24,522net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

62 miles from Columbia

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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Natchitoches, LA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public 4 Year

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#11 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 9,389enrollment
  • $14,238net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 955-1135SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.3Avg GPA

65 miles from Columbia

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Louisiana State University Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA

Louisiana State University Alexandria

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#9 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 4,289enrollment
  • $7,274net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 910-1110SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

67 miles from Columbia

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Northwest Louisiana Technical College
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Minden, LA
 

Northwest Louisiana Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 970enrollment
  • $11,101net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

79 miles from Columbia

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South Arkansas Community College
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El Dorado, AR
 

South Arkansas Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 1,162enrollment
  • $5,651net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.83Avg GPA

84 miles from Columbia

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Bossier Parish Community College
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Bossier City, LA
 

Bossier Parish Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,312enrollment
  • $10,116net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.44Avg GPA

97 miles from Columbia

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Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Shreveport, LA

Louisiana State University Shreveport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#8 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

  • 8,721enrollment
  • $7,587net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1140SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

98 miles from Columbia

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Hinds Community College
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HBCU
Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 9,407enrollment
  • $4,107net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.25Avg GPA

98 miles from Columbia

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus and is 27.5 miles from Columbia. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus are $2,931 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe Campus has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.