Monroe, LA Colleges
Monroe
Monroe (historically French: Poste-du-Ouachita) is a city in and the parish seat of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 48,815, making it the ninth largest city in Louisiana. It is the principal city of the Monroe Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the parishes of Ouachita and Union. The two-parish area had a total population of 170,053 in 2000 and an estimated population of 172,275 as of July 1, 2007. The larger Monroe-Bastrop Combined Statistical Area is composed of both the Monroe Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Bastrop Micropolitan Statistical Area. The CSA had a population of 201,074 in 2000.
Monroe and the neighboring city of West Monroe (pop. 13,250), which sits just across the Ouachita River, are often referred to as the Twin Cities of northeast Louisiana.
Schools in and around Monroe, LA
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Career Technical College-Monroe
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Private for profit; 905 students; $11,376 average out-state tuition; $11,376 average in-state tuition |
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University of Louisiana-Monroe
Four or more years; Public; 8,675 students; $10,302 average out-state tuition; $3,013 average in-state tuition |
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Louisiana Delta Community College-Monroe Campus
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 1,649 students; $1,890 average out-state tuition; $1,890 average in-state tuition |
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Northeast Louisiana Technical College-Delta Ouachita Campus
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 1,003 students; $1,488 average out-state tuition; $726 average in-state tuition |
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Louisiana Tech University
Four or more years; Public; 11,253 students; $10,900 average out-state tuition; $3,640 average in-state tuition |
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Grambling State University
Four or more years; Public; 4,992 students; $3,018 average out-state tuition; $3,018 average in-state tuition |
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Louisiana Delta Community College-Tallulah Campus
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 489 students; $3,936 average out-state tuition; $1,890 average in-state tuition |
Monroe, LA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
Popular Majors in Monroe
- General Studies
- Radiologic Technology -- Radiographer
- Business Administration and Management
- Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
- Surgical Technologist
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Elementary Education
- Construction Engineering Technician
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Psychology
- Biology
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Business/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Accounting
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technologist
- Dental Hygienist
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- English Language and Literature
