Top Jefferson County Community Colleges
- For the 2020 school year, there are 5 top community colleges in Jefferson County, Louisiana, serving 2,043 students.
- Jefferson County, LA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.21, which is lower than the national average of 0.65 (view national diversity statistics).
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 28:1.
Top Jefferson County Community Colleges (2020)
- 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 - 2500 Williams Boulevard
Kenner, LA 70062
(504)733-0074 361 students - Herzing University-KennerPrivate, for profit2500 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA 70062
(504)733-0074 381 students - 5200 Blair Drive
Metairie, LA 70001
(504)671-6700 289 students
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