Dillard University

Dillard University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana, in a large city campus setting. The university enrolls 1,286 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.83 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 45% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 70% (IPEDS 2023).

Dillard University offers a healthcare program at the associate credential level, specifically Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, preparing students for licensure as registered nurses and entry into clinical practice.

Located in New Orleans, one of the South's major cultural and economic centers, Dillard University is a historically Black university with deep roots in the community. Its nursing program supports healthcare workforce development in the greater New Orleans area, where demand for trained clinical professionals continues to be significant.