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Originally, the Straight University and the Union Normal School were established in 1869. They were later renamed the Straight College and the New Orleans University respectively. The merger of these two institutes in 1930 led to the formation of the Dillard University. The campus of the institute is located in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dillard University offers bachelor’s degrees in arts, science and nursing. Students can choose from over 35 majors that are available in the following academic divisions:
Students of Dillard University participate in sports including basketball, cross country, track and field, and volleyball. The teams are nicknamed the Blue Devils. In addition, there are several honor societies in the university. These include the Alpha Chi, Beta Beta Beta National Biological Society, Alpha Kappa Mu, Beta Kappa Chi, Psi Chi, and The Omicron Delta Kappa Society.
Dillard is in New Orleans, LA. New Orleans is a medium-sized city. The school is classified as a United Methodist college. Dillard is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Dillard offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include media, science, and drama and performing arts.
Not all applicants to Dillard are accepted. Just 35% of applicants in 2007-2008 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at Dillard scored at least 560 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 400 to 560 in 2007-2008.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at Dillard are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 956 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Dillard is particularly welcoming to minority students.
The school offers a real campus feel. Dillard makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Gulf Coast Athletic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Dillard University is a private, historically black, comprehensive undergraduate institution, having 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70122
General Phone: (504) 816-4640
http://www.dillard.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 35 | biology, physics, chemistry, physics courses |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | sociology, political science, urban studies, English composition, economics, history, Spanish language, African-American studies, ... |
| Business and Management | 26 | accounting, business management, marketing, international business, business, business and related services, managerial economics |
| Media | 21 | mass communication |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | psychology, physical therapy |
| Education and Teaching | 15 | education courses, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, social studies teaching, biology teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 12 | registered nursing |
| Medicine | 11 | public health, pharmaceutical chemistry, public health courses, pre-med |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies, arts management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | systems analyst, computer science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music management, music, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | stagecraft |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering physics |
| Medical Administration | 0 | public health education |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | occupational therapy |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | youth services |
Number of programs and degrees for Dillard in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 176 | 55 |
Dillard is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Dillard had a total enrollment of 956 students (934 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 28% |
| Women | 72% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 29% |
| (Foreign Students) | 71% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 64% |
| California | 10% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
Dillard offers campus housing for 803 of its 934 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New Orleans, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,974 | 684 | 35% | 173 | 25% |
| Men | 508 | 176 | 35% | 49 | 28% |
| Women | 1,466 | 508 | 35% | 124 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 310 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 79% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,880 |
| Room and board | $ 8,285 |
| Room charge | $ 5,630 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,540 |
Financial Aid:
Dillard participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 200400)
Dillard has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $85,807 | 5 | $91,973 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $61,519 | 12 | $63,475 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $51,632 | 29 | $53,054 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $46,791 | 12 | $46,964 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $46,224 | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $58,574 | 59 | $58,024 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Basketball | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 2 | 5 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Youth Services/Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Composition
History, General
Japanese Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICINE
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
Public Health, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dillard Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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