Introduction and Overview

Location: 3900 North Causeway Blvd, Suite 800, Metairie, Louisiana, USA.

Student Size: In 2020-2021, the school has a total of 462 students, of which 90% are women and 10% are men.

History and Founding Time

The school was founded in 1965 by Henry and Suzanne Herzing.

School Strength

Faculty: The teacher-student ratio is 14:1. The teachers have rich teaching experience and professional qualifications and can provide face-to-face guidance to students.

Teaching Resources: It offers a variety of degree programs including associate, bachelor and master degrees, as well as certificate programs, covering nursing, healthcare, business, legal research, public safety, technology and other fields. Online courses are also available.

Institutional Nature

It is a private non-profit university.

Educational Philosophy

Adhering to the educational philosophy of student-centered, career development-oriented, convenient learning and caring, it is committed to providing students with personalized support to help them succeed in and out of the classroom.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Nursing is one of the school's strengths. Its Bachelor of Nursing degree program is a 120-credit undergraduate pre-registration program that covers areas such as home care, medical-surgical nursing, nursing informatics, and health assessment. It also offers accelerated RN to MSN, BSN to MSN pathways, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), post-master's certificates, and RN to BSN programs. In addition, majors such as healthcare, business management, and information technology are also outstanding.

Key laboratories: No special public key laboratory information has been found for the school.

Department

The school has several colleges, including the School of Nursing, the School of Business, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Behavioral Health, the School of Public Safety, and the School of Technology.

Ranking

Ranked 1742 in the research.com ranking, the school's online bachelor's degree, graduate nursing, and MBA degree programs were rated as one of the best in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report.

Costs

In 2020-2021, the school's tuition and fees are $14,200. 95% of undergraduates received grants or scholarships, with an average scholarship or grant amount of $5,719.

Campus Environment

Buildings and Facilities: Located in Metairie, the campus has teaching buildings, libraries and other facilities, providing students with good learning conditions.

Humanistic Environment: The school focuses on creating a positive campus cultural atmosphere, advocating a caring and supportive community spirit, and the relationship between teachers and students is close. Students can feel a strong learning atmosphere and sense of belonging here.