How many colleges are near New Orleans?

We list 17 colleges within about 75 miles of New Orleans, sorted by distance. Figures are from College Scorecard / IPEDS.

What's the most selective college near New Orleans?

Among nearby schools, Tulane is among the most selective. Selectivity isn't fit — model your own odds.

Colleges Near New Orleans: Acceptance Rates & Distance — AdmitQuant

Colleges near New Orleans

17 selective colleges within ~75 miles of New Orleans, closest first — with acceptance rates, score ranges, and net price (College Scorecard / IPEDS). Model your real odds at each.

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College	Distance	City	Accept.	SAT 25–75
Xavier University of Louisiana	2 mi	New Orleans, LA	69%	950–1113
Loyola University New Orleans	3 mi	New Orleans, LA	93%	—
Delgado Community College	3 mi	New Orleans, LA	—	—
Tulane	3 mi	New Orleans, LA	14%	1400–1520

Quick answers

How many colleges are near New Orleans?: We list 17 colleges within about 75 miles of New Orleans, sorted by distance. Figures are from College Scorecard / IPEDS.
What's the most selective college near New Orleans?: Among nearby schools, Tulane is among the most selective. Selectivity isn't fit — model your own odds.

Distances are straight-line from the city center to each campus, computed from public coordinates; figures are estimates. Not a guarantee.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.