Straight University

Straight University
The school's campus, c. 1910
Former names
  • Straight Congregational University[when?]
  • Straight College (1915–1934)
TypePrivate, HBCU
Active1868–1934
AffiliationAmerican Missionary Association
Location
New Orleans
,
Louisiana
,

United States

Straight University (known as Straight College after 1915) was an American historically black college that operated between 1868 and 1934 in New Orleans, Louisiana. After struggling with financial difficulties, it was merged with New Orleans University to form Dillard University.