Baton Rouge is a city in Louisiana and it is the county seat of East Baton Rouge county. Its population is 570,308. There are 7 colleges near Baton Rouge, Louisiana - all public schools. 3 colleges are located in the city limit and 4 colleges are in 30 miles from Baton Rouge. 6 schools provide undergraduate programs and 4 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 64,606 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $13,576 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 54.23% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,078.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Community College 0.6 miles from Baton Rouge |
Public 2-4 years |
$4,321 | Not Offered | 11,182 | 32 to 1 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 3.4 miles from Baton Rouge |
Public four-years |
$28,631 ($11,954) | $29,962 ($13,027) | 41,705 | 21 to 1 |
| University of Louisiana-System Administration 3.7 miles from Baton Rouge |
Public four-years |
- | Not Offered | - | - |
| Southern University and A & M College 6.7 miles from Baton Rouge |
Public four-years |
$17,272 ($9,922) | $17,184 ($10,738) | 8,279 | 21 to 1 |
| Southern University-Board and System 6.8 miles from Baton Rouge |
Public four-years |
- | - | - | - |
| Southern University Law Center 6.8 miles from Baton Rouge |
Public four-years |
Not Offered | - | 843 | - |
| River Parishes Community College 21.1 miles from Baton Rouge |
Public 2-4 years |
$4,079 | Not Offered | 2,597 | 24 to 1 |
