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Dillard University
Dillard University
NEW ORLEANS, LA . 4 Year 3.5
#1628 in Best Colleges in America
2601 GENTILLY BLVD NEW ORLEANS, LA 70122

Overview

Founded in 1930, Dillard University, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, is a private, historically black liberal arts college derived from the merger of Straight College and New Orleans University, founded in 1869.The school offers more than 30 undergraduate majors in the arts, business, humanities, nursing, and STEM.Its School of Nursing, established in 1942, was the first accredited baccalaureate nursing program in the state of Louisiana and still enjoys a national reputation.Dillard is known for its small class sizes (14:1 student-to-faculty ratio), an educational philosophy that emphasizes ethical and social responsibility, and a unique curriculum in African-American culture.Located in the heart of New Orleans, the campus blends history with modernity and is committed to producing graduates with leadership and social impact.

Rankings

  • 61

    #61 in Best Colleges for Public Health in America

  • 1

    #1 0 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana

  • 152

    #152 in Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America

  • Best Colleges for Public Health in America 61 of 281
  • Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America 152 of 706
  • Best Colleges for Physics in America 160 of 447

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • BValue
  • B Diversity
  • C Campus
  • C+Athletics
  • B+Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • C+Location
  • C Dorms
  • BCampus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • CSafety

Majors

  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    20 Graduates
  • Biology
    18 Graduates
  • Psychology
    18 Graduates
  • Business
    17 Graduates
  • Communications
    17 Graduates
  • Public Health
    13 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    11 Graduates
  • Accounting
    10 Graduates
  • Physics
    10 Graduates
  • Chemistry
    8 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 56%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $36
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    960-1110
  • ACT Range
    18-23
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $14,581
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    52%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,128 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    74
  • Undergrads Over 25
    8%
  • Pell Grant
    73%
  • Varsity Athletes
    13%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Gulf Coast Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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