Alexandria, La Universities and Libraries

Universities in Alexandria, LA

The following are the three largest colleges and universities in the Alexandria, LA area.

• Northwestern State University of Louisiana
  Located in nearby Natchitoches, LA, Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers undergraduate and graduate degrees within seven separate schools. The school is considered one of Louisiana's premier colleges for nursing programs.
  • Public, Four-Year University
  • Total Student Enrollment: 9,431
  • Phone Number: (318) 357-6011
• Louisiana State University at Alexandria
  Louisiana State University at Alexandria, located in Alexandria, LA, was founded in 1960 as a two-year commuter college, but began awarding bachelor's degrees in 2001. With the addition of baccalaureate degrees, the school also added student housing and an athletics program.
  • Public, Four-Year College
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,720
  • Phone Number: (318) 445-3672
• Louisiana College
  Located in Pineville, LA, Louisiana College is a private Baptist college with over 70 programs of study. The campus covers 81 acres and includes over 25 buildings.
  • Private, Four-Year College
  • Total Enrollment: 987
  • Phone Number: (318) 487-7011

Libraries in Alexandria

The following is a list of the three largest libraries in Alexandria ranked by total number of books in circulation.

• Rapides Parish Library
  The Rapides Parish Library includes a main library in Alexandria, a bookmobile, van service to the homebound and nine other branches nearby. The library has over 750,000 books and offers programs and activities for all age groups.
  • Library Address: 411 Washington St, Alexandria, LA 71301
  • Phone Number: (318) 445-6436
  • Total Books in Circulation: 781,404
• Grant Parish Library
  Located in nearby Grant Parish, this library has more than 180,000 items available for check-out. Library users may also participate in a reading program, story times and other exhibits and presentations.
  • Library Address: 300 Main St, Colfax, LA 71417
  • Phone Number: (318) 627-9920
  • Total Books in Circulation: 181,759
• Avoyelles Parish Library
  The Avoyelles Parish Library offers a more than 80,000 books and periodicals to its members. Popular programs at the Avoyelles Parish Library include the Book Worm clubs, computer classes and children's story times.
  • Library Address: 104 North Washington St, Marksville, LA 71351
  • Phone Number: (318) 253-7559
  • Total Books in Circulation: 86,343