Bachelor in Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees are determined by the university and vary based on residency and course load..

This programme prepares students for careers in computer system architecture, cybersecurity, and software development. It emphasizes practical application of computer science principles through coursework and hands-on experiences. Students study programming languages, database management, and systems analysis. The programme is offered at Dillard University, Louisiana’s oldest HBCU.

Focus areas include Computer System Architecture, Cybersecurity, Network Modeling and Analysis, Programming Languages and Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Database Management.

The degree requires 121 credit hours distributed as 41 hours in general education, 55 hours in major requirements, and 25 hours in additional coursework. Students must complete 90 hours of community service by the end of their junior year.

Graduates enter roles in computer system architecture, cybersecurity, software development, and systems analysis within private industry, government, or academic settings.

Applicants must meet general university admission requirements. A minimum grade of 'C' in ENG 111 and ENG 112 is required to qualify for the Writing Proficiency Examination. Additional support is available through ENG 200.

The programme totals about 121 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typical duration four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 41% of applicants.

As Louisiana’s oldest historically Black university, Dillard University carries a long educational legacy in New Orleans. That history has grown into an institution offering more than 20 degrees and certificates across the arts, business, humanities, nursing, STEM, and related fields. Dillard was the first historically Black college or university to offer a bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts.

Academic work extends beyond classroom programs through research centers and initiatives including the Dillard University Center for Racial Justice, the Center for Health Professions and Health Concerns, the Ray Charles Program in African American Material Culture, and the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs. Dillard is the only university in the United States with a program in African American material culture. Students learn to think critically and act with integrity, with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

The university’s address is 2601 Gentilly Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana. International students should review tuition, fees, room and board, health insurance, and the international application fee when planning costs. Evening, weekend, and online programs charge by credit hour, while daytime tuition follows cohort-based pricing. Student support includes academic success, career readiness, mental health advocacy, study abroad, undergraduate research, and preparation for graduate and professional school. Records and Registration assists with enrollment and degree verification, transcripts, course changes, and withdrawals.