Best colleges in Baton Rouge

Down on the Bayou

All the fun and Southern charm you can handle

As the farthest upstream port on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is a mecca that celebrates today’s diverse culture, preserves its French roots, and is known for it’s “L’agniappe” meaning a little something extra.* With delicious cuisine including the Capital City Culinary tour, a world-renowned art scene, musical festivals, shopping and nightlife galore, your fun is endless in Baton Rouge.* So why not make your education fun, too? Home to 24 traditional universities and colleges with majors ranging from 3D Animation to Golf Course Management, your options are rich in Baton Rouge.* Named to the Top 30 Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs and in the top 5 of Happiest Cities in America, Baton Rouge offers the best of both worlds pre and post graduation.* And the lower-than-average unemployment rate will help you find your career start right out of the graduation gates.

Louisiana’s state capital, with its charming landscape and breathtaking colonial architecture, nickname of “Red Stick,” and Windrush Gardens, is one place you’ll be inspired to get outside and enjoy southern hospitality at its finest.* But it's not all about taking in the scenery. Baton Rouge is home to 20 major state museums, 36 captivating historic sites, 3 casinos, and countless restaurants, nightclubs and bars.* If the intoxicating scent of creole and po’ boys, call of Mardi Gras, and superior collegiate athletic offerings don’t swoon you, the endless supply of sunshine and average temperature of 68◦ will.* Baton Rouge is the full collegiate experience and promising career destination you need.

Click Here to See the Best Colleges in the US*Bureau of Labor Statistics *visitbatonrouge.com *Wikipedia, “Baton Rouge” *under30ceo.com *huffingtonpost.com

Best Four Year Universities in Baton Rouge

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers 287 degree programs. It's a very large, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 7,612 students graduated with students earning 4,822 Bachelor's degrees, 1,820 Master's degrees, 619 Doctoral degrees, and 351 Certificates.

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University offers 28 degree programs. It's a small, private not-for-profit, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 308 students graduated with students earning 156 Bachelor's degrees, 65 Master's degrees, 64 Doctoral degrees, and 23 Associate's degrees.

Find Online Schools

Southern University and A & M College offers 60 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, four-year university in a midsize city. In 2022, 1,166 students graduated with students earning 722 Bachelor's degrees, 224 Master's degrees, and 220 Doctoral degrees.

Southern University Law Center offers 0 degree programs. It's a very small, public, four-year university in a midsize city.

Best Community Colleges in Baton Rouge

Louisiana Culinary Institute offers 2 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 50 students graduated with students earning 50 Associate's degrees.

ITI Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA

ITI Technical College offers 15 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 233 students graduated with students earning 191 Associate's degrees, and 42 Certificates.

Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus offers 3 degree programs. It's a very small, private not-for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2022, 50 students graduated with students earning 33 Certificates, and 17 Associate's degrees.

Fortis College-Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA

Fortis College-Baton Rouge offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a large suburb. In 2022, 189 students graduated with students earning 138 Certificates, and 51 Associate's degrees.

Delta College of Arts & Technology offers 7 degree programs. It's a very small, private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2022, 94 students graduated with students earning 83 Certificates, and 11 Associate's degrees.

River Parishes Community College offers 33 degree programs. It's a small, public, two-year college in a outlying rural area. In 2022, 597 students graduated with students earning 304 Associate's degrees, and 293 Certificates.

Baton Rouge Community College offers 91 degree programs. It's a medium sized, public, two-year college in a midsize city. In 2022, 1,419 students graduated with students earning 881 Certificates, and 538 Associate's degrees.

Baton Rouge School of Computers offers 0 degree programs. It's a private for-profit, two-year college in a midsize city.

List of all colleges in Baton Rouge

School Average Tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Louisiana Culinary Institute Logo Louisiana Culinary Institute Baton Rouge, LA
4/5
19 : 1 97
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Logo Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
3/5
28 : 1 37,348
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Logo Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Baton Rouge, LA
4/5
14 : 1 1,228
Southern University and A & M College Logo Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA
3/5
27 : 1 8,226
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Baton Rouge Logo Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA     183