Dillard University

2601 Gentilly Blvd, New orleans, LA 70122 - View Map View Map

School Notes Overview:

    Dillard University is a private, historically black, liberal arts institution. Dillard has as its purpose the development of graduates who are broadly educated, culturally aware, concerned with improving the human condition and able to meet the competitive demands of a global and technologically advanced society. To achieve this purpose, the university strives to create and maintain an academic climate that is conducive to the pursuit of scholarship through programs of excellence anchored in the liberal arts.

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School Overview:

Dillard University
County Orleans County, LA
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,808 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 185 students
 
Total Enrollment 1,993 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 97%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 91%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,924
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 19%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $2,038
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 94%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $4,119
% Students Receiving Loans 95%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,826

School Notes:

  • Dillard University's educational program is conceived and implemented to Increase students' knowledge of the liberal arts and promote awareness and understanding of the African and African American heritage, Encourage in students an attitude reflecting ethical and spiritual values and prepare them to develop a commitment to improve the human condition, Empower students to compete in a global and technologically advanced society by developing their competence in oral and written communications, in the use of quantitative reasoning skills, and in the application of information technology, Prepare students for admission to graduate and professional schools and for employment in their chosen profession.
  • The Dillard University provides 38 Academic Majors, Interdisciplinary Honors Program, Business, Educational & Psychological Studies, Humanities, Natural Sciences & Public Health, Nursing, Social Sciences.
  • The university takes pride in the accomplishments of our student-athletes both on and off the playing fields. While competition is important, the overall development of young men and women is essential. We are committed to preparing young people for productive careers upon completion of their athletic eligibility.
  • Dillard University is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and competes in the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC).
  • Dillard University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)to award B.A., B.S., B.S.N.
  • Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.

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