Colleges & Universities
There are currently eight private colleges and universities, three public institutions, and two seminaries that serve the Greater New Orleans region. There are also four professional schools that function in the area: Tulane University School of Medicine, Tulane University Law School, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, and the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.
Eligible students who enroll in participating schools, which include Louisiana Public Colleges and Universities can benefit from the Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS). This program provides tuition payments to applicants who meet the required qualifications. These criteria include, but are not limited to:
- CORE 4 Curriculum graduate with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.
- An ACT score of 17 or an SAT score of 820
- Legal guardian or parent residency in the State of Louisiana for 24 months leading up to graduation
More information regarding the TOPS program and the additional qualifications that must be met can be found here: http://doe.louisiana.gov/topics/tops.html
| College | Enrollment | City |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Orleans | 11,428 | New Orleans |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | 15,224 | Hammond |
| Tulane University | 11,157 | New Orleans |
| Loyola University New Orleans | 3,151 | New Orleans |
| Xavier University of Louisiana | 3,236 | New Orleans |
| Southern University At New Orleans | 3,015 | New Orleans |
| Dillard University | 851 | New Orleans |
| University of Phoenix | 5,560 | Kenner |
| Our Lady of Holy Cross College | 1,303 | New Orleans |
| New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | 2,768 | New Orleans |
| William Carey University | 210 | New Orleans |
| Notre Dame Seminary | 98 | New Orleans |
| Concordia University | 82 | Metairie |
Source: CityBusiness Book of Lists 2009-10; enrollment figures for Fall, 2008
