Dillard University

2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70122
http://www.dillard.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1869
Religious AffiliationUnited Methodist/United Church of Christ
Undergrad StudentsN/A
EndowmentN/A
Application DeadlineJuly 1
Application Fee20
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineJuly 1
TuitionN/A
Room/BoardN/A
Services
Associated FirmsAmerican Express, Bank One Corporation, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Ernst & Young L.L.P., Japanese Exchange Teaching (JET) Program, JP Morgan, Lockheed Martin, Postlethwaite & Netterville Accounting Firm, Texas Instruments, United Parcel Service (U
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs422
# of Books106,119
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months58%
within one year64%
within two years69%
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size55 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housingN/A
College housing typescoed dorms (36%), women's dorms (27%), men's dorms (6%), apartment for single students (30%), special housing for disabled students (0%), special housing for international students (1%)
Popular EventsCoronation of Miss Dillard, Spring Festival, Black Heritage Ball, International Week, Jazz Festival Concerts, Spring Choir Concert, Christmas Choir Concert
Nearest AirportKenner (14), Baton Rouge International Airport (90)
Nearest TrainNew Orleans (4)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Tulane University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations80
# of fraternities3
# of sororities3
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Courtbouillon (bi-weekly); Le Diable Blue (annually)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi, Alpha Kappa Mu, Beta Kappa Chi, Beta Beta Beta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Inc.
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Anointed and Appointed College Ministry; Lawless Chapel Ministry, Nu Vision Gospel Choir, Baptist Student Union, Council of Christian Brotherhood, Council of Chaplains
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Student Organization, African American Men Organization, Japanese Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Pre-Alumni Council; National Panhellenic Council; Student-Trustee Liaison Committee, Diversity Committee, Quality of Student Life Committee