Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University was founded in 1923 as Our Lady of the Lake School of Nursing. The school focuses on nursing and health science education, offering associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees in nursing, physical therapy, nutritional science, behavioral analysis and other fields. FranU upholds the Franciscan spirit of service, emphasizes academic excellence and community involvement, and students actively give back to society through service learning projects. The campus is located in the city center, with modern facilities and a student-teacher ratio of about 18:1. It is committed to cultivating medical and health talents with both professional ability and humanistic care.
#33 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#2486 in Best Colleges in America
#33 in Best Colleges in Louisiana







