08/31/2026
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University welcomed more than 400 new students for the fall 2026 semester, including the largest incoming freshman class in university history.
FranU continues to see growth across several academic programs, including Radiologic Technology, Biology’s Pre-Professional Human Medicine Track and its Accelerated Pathways. Nursing has also continued to grow, building on FranU’s reputation as the No. 1 accredited nursing school in Louisiana for 2026, according to allnurses.
“Seeing so many students choose FranU is a reflection of the trust families and communities across Louisiana place in our university,” said Dr. David Bellar, president and CEO. “With 97% of our incoming students coming from Louisiana, we have an opportunity to prepare more graduates for the fields where they are needed most and, ultimately, to have them return that investment to the communities they call home.”
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