Dillard University
Founded 1869
President Walter Kimbrough (President)
Fees USD 16,034
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Dillard University is a private interdenominational Christian HBCU founded in 1869 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Enrolling 1,500 students, Dillard is known for nursing, business, public health, and liberal arts programs. Dillard became a powerful national symbol of resilience when it was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 but rebuilt and reopened — a story of community determination.
Programs
- Division of Nursing — Nursing for New Orleans healthcare
- Division of Business — Business programs with New Orleans connections
- Division of Natural Sciences — Public health and pre-health sciences
- Division of Humanities and Social Sciences — Liberal arts in a uniquely culturally rich city
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~55% | Tuition: ~$16,034