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Dillard University

History

Dillard University is a private liberal arts college founded in 1869, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Related to the United Church of Christ and The United Methodist Church, the university’s name resulted from the merger of Straight University and Union Norman.

It is named after distinguished educator Dr. James Hardy Dillard.

Academic Merit

Dillard University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees. The College of Nursing is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Business programs at Dillard are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

Dillard University features undergraduate majors in:

Accounting
African American Studies
History
Art and Fashion
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
English
Film
Mathematics and Actuarial Science
Mass Communication
Music
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Social Work
Theatre Arts
Urban Studies and Public Policy

Campus Life

Dillard’s 2,000 students converge on its inviting 48-acre campus set in a residential section featuring ancient oak trees, wide stretches of well-kept lawns, and 21 buildings housing administrative offices, student residences, and state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories. Due to its intimate size, the average classroom has 15 students.

Approximately 40% of all students live in on-campus housing.

In addition to its Upward Bound program that targets disadvantaged high school students with college potential, Dillard features the National Center for Black-Jewish Relations, reportedly the only one of its kind in the world.

ADDRESS: 2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA MAP
PHONE: 504-283-8822
WEBSITE: https://www.dillard.edu

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