Top Jefferson County Community Colleges
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 top community colleges in Jefferson County, Louisiana, serving 2,134 students.
The average community college acceptance rate in Louisiana is 87% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 28:1.
Top Jefferson County Community Colleges (2021)
- College Location Students
- Blue Cliff College-MetairiePrivate, for profit3200 Cleary Ave
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 456-3141 892 students - Gretna College School of Allied HealthPrivate, for profit1415 Whitney Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-5409 120 students - Herzing University-KennerPrivate, for profit2500 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 733-0074 381 students - Herzing University New OrleansPrivate, non-profit3900 North Causeway Blvd Suite 800
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 613-4295 452 students - 5200 Blair Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 671-6700 289 students
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